Body Structures & Functions
Body Structures & Functions
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Author: Scott
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Describe the major functions of: 

a. lymph nodes

b. spleen 

c. MALT 

d. Thymus

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Immunity is defined as the ability of an individual to fight against an infection or an disease. Human body has its own immune system which helps to destroy all the pathogenic organisms which enter the body. There are several organs or parts present in human body which play specific role to generate immunity in an individual. 

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