MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

INTEGUMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the name of the macrophages found in the integument that fight against bacteria invasion?
A
Langerhans’ cells
B
Melanocytes
C
Keratinocytes
D
Basale Macrophage
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Langerhans cells (LC) are a unique population of tissue-resident macrophages that form a network of cells across the epidermis of the skin, but which have the ability to migrate from the epidermis to draining lymph nodes (LN).

Detailed explanation-2: -Macrophages maintain and restore homeostasis of the skin through functions including wound repair, cancer defense, salt balance and hair regeneration.

Detailed explanation-3: -Myeloid cells such as neutrophils, macrophages, and dendritic cells play a key role in the innate immune system by recognizing and removing bacteria.

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