Multiple choice

The rate of lymph formation is equal to the rate of its return to the blood stream. But, sometimes the formation rate of lymph exceeds the rate of its return to the blood. This causes

  1. excretion of fluid through anus

  2. gets stored in the intestine

  3. creates a swelling around the cell called dropsy or oedema

  4. dries up and blocks the lymphatic vessels

  5. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The rate of lymph formation is equal to the rate of its return to the blood stream. But, sometimes the formation rate of lymph exceeds the rate of its return to the blood. Then the increased volume of fluid around the cells creates a swelling called dropsy or oedema. Hence, this answer is correct.

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