________ are Cells in the Epidermis That are Part of the Immune

Question

________ are cells in the epidermis that are part of the immune system.
A) Dendritic cells
B) Basal cells
C) Merkel cells
D) Squamous cells
E) Melanocytes

Accepted Answer

Dendritic cells are immune cells found in the epidermis that play an important role in helping to initiate an immune response against invading microorganisms or cancerous cells. Basal cells are responsible for new skin cell growth, Merkel cells are involved in sensory perception, squamous cells are the most common type of skin cell, and melanocytes produce the pigment melanin.