Question

in adaptive (humoral) immunity, what role do b cells primarily play in the bodys defense system? consuming pathogens through engulfing generating antibodies killing infected cells directly causing inflammation by releasing substances

Explanation:

In adaptive (humoral) immunity, B cells are responsible for producing antibodies. Phagocytes (like macrophages) engulf pathogens, cytotoxic T cells kill infected cells directly, and certain immune cells cause inflammation. So the role of B cells is generating antibodies.

Answer:

B. Generating antibodies