What is the function of the system that is composed of the white blood cells, bone marrow, thymus, lymph nodes,
spleen, tonsils, and adenoids?
O prevention of body injuries
O protection from infection
O stimuli sensation
O sensation and response
Protection of infection. For example, a doctor can tell if the body is fighting an infection if the white blood cell count is high while performing blood work. A lot of HIV patients monitor their white blood count due to the body’s weakened immune system.
