The primary function of humoral immunity (humoral response) is to ________.
A) defend against fungi and protozoa
B) reject transplanted tissues
C) protect the body against cells that become cancerous
D) protect the body against extracellular pathogens
E) defend against bacteria and viruses that have already infected cells

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Humoral immunity, also known as the antibody-mediated immunity, is responsible for defending the body against extracellular pathogens such as bacteria and viruses that have not yet infected cells. This type of immunity relies on the production of specific antibodies that can neutralize the pathogen and tag it for destruction by immune cells.

The Primary Function of Humoral Immunity (Humoral Response) Is to ________