The skin is sometimes described as the largest organ of the immune system because it covers the entire body and serves as a physical barrier against disease-causing agents.

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  Parts of the Immune System | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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• Parts of the Immune System | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia www.chop.edu Children's Hospital of Philadelphia via serper

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• immune system concept