Which of the following is an expected finding regarding the morphology of an activated lymphocyte that is different from a normal lymphocyte?
A) Oval nucleus
B) Prominent nucleoli
C) Abundant cytoplasm
D) Clumped chromatin

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Upon activation, lymphocytes typically undergo mitotic proliferation and increase in size, resulting in an increase in cytoplasmic volume. This leads to the appearance of a larger, more abundant cytoplasm in activated lymphocytes compared to normal lymphocytes. Oval nucleus, prominent nucleoli, and clumped chromatin are not necessarily specific to activated lymphocytes and may be seen in normal lymphocytes as well.

Which of the Following Is an Expected Finding Regarding the Morphology