
HUmineral – Immune Response & Defenses
A healthy body runs on proper IMMUNE functionality. Our immune system is made up of individual cells, proteins, entire organs and organ systems. WHERE IS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM IN THE HUMAN BODY? Primarily in the lymphoid organs: bone marrow and the thymus. They create special immune system cells called lymphocytes. Secondary lymphoid organs: the lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils and certain tissue in various mucous membrane layers in the body, like the bowel. Lymph nodes filter substances that travel through the lymphatic fluid, and they contain lymphocytes (white blood cells) that help the body fight infection and disease. We typically have 500–600 lymph nodes distributed throughout our body. Main clusters found underarms, groin, neck, chest, and