The activated lymphocytes must make thousands of copies of themselves in order to fight off the thousands of pathogens reproducing in the body.This reproduction of lymphocytes is called ________.
A)Lymphocyte proliferation
B)Lymphocyte activation
C)Differentiation
D)Immunization

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Lymphocyte proliferation refers to the process in which activated lymphocytes make thousands of copies of themselves to fight off pathogens. This process allows for a greater number of lymphocytes to be available to combat the infection. Lymphocyte activation, differentiation, and immunization are all important components of the immune response but do not specifically refer to the reproduction of lymphocytes.

The Activated Lymphocytes Must Make Thousands of Copies of Themselves