Answer and Explanation:
The Immune System. It comprises the white blood cells, lymphatic system, etc. The immune response is the production of antibodies in response to antigens present in pathogens and other foreign matter.
The leukocytes are formed in the bone marrow of long bones and lymph nodes. Their function is to protect the body from invasion of foreign material like bacteria and viruses( pathogens). They help fight against infections by engulfing and digesting pathogens and production of antibodies which are proteins that bind to pathogens. Their number increases greatly during infections.