Lymph carries digested and absorbed fat from the intestine and drains excess fluid from the extracellular space back into the blood, helping to maintain fluid balance in the body.

Lymphatic capillaries collect the tissue fluid or lymph from the intercellular spaces in tissues. These capillaries join to form larger lymph vessels, which eventually empty into larger veins.

Lymph is a fluid similar to plasma but colorless and with fewer proteins. It forms when plasma, proteins, and blood cells escape through pores in the capillary walls into the intercellular spaces in tissues.

Maintaining pressure in the circulatory system is crucial for efficient blood flow, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues and organs. Preventing leaks helps sustain this pressure and ensures proper functioning of the cardiovascular system.

The body minimizes blood loss by utilizing platelet cells that circulate in the blood. These platelets help to clot the blood at points of injury, effectively plugging the leaks and preventing excessive bleeding.