1. Nutrient transport: Lymph transports amino acids, glucose, fructose, fatty acids, glycerol etc. to cells.
2. Oxygen transport: Lymph transports oxygen to different parts of the body.
3. Carbon dioxide transport: It brings carbon dioxide from different parts of the body to the heart.
4. Food Absorption: It absorbs fatty foods.
5. Vitamin transport: Vitamins are transported through lymph.
6. Immunity: It makes the body immune to diseases by making antibodies.
7. Destruction of germs: If any germs enter the body, the lymph protects the body by eating the germs in the process of phagocytosis.
8. Temperature Balance: Heat balance is regulated throughout the body through the blood.
9. Lipid transport: Lipids are transported through lymph.
10. Defense: Lymph contains lymphocytes and monocytes. Lymphocytes and monocytes contribute to the defense.
11. Lipid transport: Lipids are transported through lymph.
12. Redistribution of fluids: Lymph transports fluid from one part of the body to another. As a result redistribution of body juices occurs.