Both B cells and T cells make up the third line of defense against pathogens but do so in different ways. How do B cells function?

A) They attack and kill infected body cells.
B) They make and secrete antibodies.
C) They detect invaders and alert T cells.
D) They present antigens to T cells.


B

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