EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN
INTEGUMENT
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Question
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What does the keratinocytes produce?
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keratin
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melanin
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Keratinocytes are cells that make up over 90% of the epidermis or the outer layer of the skin. They produce an secrete a protein called “keratin” which is also called an intermediate filament protein, that holds the skin cells and layers together.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cytokines. As the primary cell type in the epidermis, keratinocytes produce large amounts of cytokines to initiate and regulate inflammation, including IL-1, -6, -7, -8, -10, -12, -15, -18, and-20, and TNF- [158].
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