During a specific defense, the process of increasing the numbers of the selected cells is called:a

mitotic expansion.
b. clonal selection.
c. divisional activation.
d. lymphocytic activation.
e. memory establishment.


b

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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B) eastern equine encephalitis
C) St. Louis encephalitis
D) California encephalitis
E) West Nile encephalitis

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