HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
Question
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The epidermis contains cells that produce ____, ____, and ____ and help the body against infection.
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pores, fat, keratin
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keratin, sweat glands, protein
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keratin, protein, melanin
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The epidermis contains different types of cells, including: Keratinocytes: Keratinocytes produce the protein keratin, which is the main component of the epidermis. Melanocytes: Melanocytes make your skin pigment, known as melanin. Langerhans cells: Langerhans cells prevent things from getting into your skin.
Detailed explanation-2: -A cell in the skin and eyes that produces and contains the pigment called melanin.
Detailed explanation-3: -Keratinocytes (skin cells) Melanocytes (pigment-producing cells) Langerhans cells (immune cells).
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