INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM
INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS
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Question
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specialized cells associated with the sensory organs in the skin.
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Keratinocytes
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Merkel cells
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melanocytes
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Langerhans cells
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Merkel cell–neurite complexes are thought to serve as mechanoreceptors and to be responsible for the sensation of touch via Piezo2-dependent transmission channels. They are clustered near unmyelinated sensory nerve endings, where they group and form ‘touch spots’ at the bottom of rete ridges.
Detailed explanation-2: -Merkel cells form parts of sensory structures. Langerhans cells are dendritic but unpigmented and are found nearer the skin surface than melanocytes. After a century of question about their purpose, it is now clear that they have a vital immunologic function.
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