WBC
White Blood Cells
Whenever a germ or infection enters the body, the white blood cells snap to attention and race toward the scene of the crime. The white blood cells are continually on the lookout for signs of disease. When a germ does appear, the white blood cells have a variety of ways by which they can attack. Some will produce protective antibodies that will overpower the germ. Others will surround and devour the bacteria.
White blood cells, or leukocytes (also spelled "leucocytes"), are the cells of the immune system that are involved in defending the body against both infectious disease and foreign materials. Five different and diverse types of leukocytes exist, and several types (including monocytes and neutrophils) are phagocytic. All leukocytes are produced and derived from a multipotent cell in the bone marrow known as a hematopoietic stem cell. They live for about three to four days in the average human body. Leukocytes are found throughout the body, including the blood and lymphatic system.
Bone Marrow
Bone marrow is also a key component of the lymphatic system, producing the lymphocytes that support the body's immune system.
Thymus Gland
WHAT DOES THE THYMUS GLAND DO?The thymus gland is situated in the upper thorax. Large in infants and children and shrinks as humans grow older. The thymus gland creates specialized white blood cells that are crucial for the body’s immune response. It is linked to our lymph tissue development as well as the immune system. It produces hormones that stimulate general growth, particularly in early life. It has a purifying role in the body producing lymphocytes, which form part of the blood’s white cell’s defense system, attacking invading organisms and providing immunity. Scientists also recognize that auto-immune diseases, where the immune system attacks its own proteins, mistaking them for a foreign substance, have an emotional link and are not simply due to physical or environmental causes. The thymus gland is responsible for the production of T-Cells. These T-Cells regulate the immune system. It has been proven these cells have an innate intelligence that ‘eavesdrop’ on the internal language and grant the subconscious life or DEATH WISH. It is here life threatening disease begin its story.
Reference
Wiki White Blood cell
Term first found in HGS Manual: Page 49