The immune system is a body-wide network of organs, tissues,
cells, and proteins that fights against foreign invaders. These
invaders—germs or pathogens—are infection-causing
organisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. When
there are enough foreign invaders, they can make us sick. The
components of the immune system work together to fight these attacks
and keep the body strong and healthy.
Major Organs
The major organs and tissues of the immune system are the thymus,
liver, bone marrow, tonsils, lymph nodes, spleen, and blood.
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system organs to learn more about them.