INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM
DERMIS
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keratinocytes
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melanocytes
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Langerhans’ cells
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Merkel cells
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Detailed explanation-1: -Melanocytes are derived from neural crest cells and primarily produce melanin, which is responsible for the pigment of the skin.
Detailed explanation-2: -Protects your body: Langerhans cells in the epidermis are part of the body’s immune system. They help fight off germs and infections. Provides skin color: The epidermis contains melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color. The amount of melanin you have determines the color of your skin, hair and eyes.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Melanocytes are found in the stratum basale because this is the layer of the epidermis where they are able to transfer the melanin they produce into the keratinocytes that make up the majority of the skin in the epidermis.