Organs of the circulatory system are the heart, blood, and blood vessels (arteries and veins). The circulatory system interacts with other systems, such as the lungs (respiratory system), liver (digestive system), and kidneys (digestive system).
Skin, hair, nails, sweat and oil glands. Function: Serves as a barrier against infection and injury; helps to regulate body temperature; provides protection against ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
How does the immune system protect us from disease? The immune system includes physical barriers, such as the skin and mucous membranes that prevent pathogens from entering the body, and cellular responses, such as circulating macrophages that respond to foreign invaders. Our acquired immune system mounts a specific antibody response when the body is exposed to a foreign invader, and our immune cells attack the invader.