Which group of major parts and organs make up the immune system?
A. lymphatic system, spleen, tonsils, thymus, and bone marrow
B. brain, spinal cord, and nerve cells
C. heart, veins, arteries, and capillaries
D. nose, trachea, bronchial tubes, lungs, alveolus, and diaphragm
Answer: A. lymphatic system, spleen, tonsils, thymus, and bone marrow
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