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Immune System Organs
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Bone Marrow
The primary site of new blood cell production, including immune system cells.
Thymus
Site of T cell maturation and differentiation.
Spleen
Filters blood and helps to mount an immune response.
Lymph Nodes
Acts as filters for foreign particles and cancer cells, and are part of the lymphatic system.
Tonsils
Provide a defense against inhaled or ingested pathogens.
Appendix
Acts as a storehouse for good bacteria, rebooting the digestive system after diarrheal illnesses.
Peyer's Patches
They monitor intestinal bacteria populations and prevent the growth of pathogenic bacteria in the intestines.
Mucous Membranes
Secrete mucus which traps pathogens, and contain immune cells to fight off the invaders.
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