A complex network of specialized cells tissues
| and organs that recognize
| and defend the body
| from foreign substances primarily disease causing microorganisms such
| as bacteria viruses parasites
| and fungi Organs
| and tissues of the
| immune system called lymphoid organs include the bone marrow spleen thymus
| and tonsils
| Immune system cells include white blood cells such
| as B lymphocytes
| T lymphocytes dendritic cells
| and macrophages
| HIV infection gradually destroys the
| immune system