EBK HUMAN ANATOMY
EBK HUMAN ANATOMY
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ISBN: 9780134327563
Author: Mallatt
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 5, Problem 1RQ
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To determine:

The epidermal cell type that functions in the immune system.

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The exterior portion of the human body is covered with a specialized layer called epidermis or skin in general that is formed by epidermal cells. The epidermal layer protects the body in many aspects. There are a total six functions that are served by the skin. The thickness of the skin also varies at different regions.

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Which epidermal cell type functions in the immune system? (a) keratinocyte, (b) melanocyte, (c) dendritic cell, (d) tactile epithelial cell.
Select the best answer or answers from the choices given: Which epidermal cell type is most numerous? (a) keratinocyte, (b) melanocyte, (c) dendritic cell, (d) tactile cell.
Match each epidermal layer in column B to its description in column A.Column A                                                                         Column B(1) Desmosomes and shrinkage artifacts give its cells “spiny”projections.                                                                                    (a) stratum basale(2) Its cells are flat, dead bags of keratin.                                                                                    (b) stratum corneum(3) Its cells divide, and it is also called the stratum germinativum.                                                                                  (c) stratum granulosum(4) It contains keratohyalin and lamellated granules.                                                                                    (d) stratum lucidum(5) It is present only in thick skin.                               (e) stratum spinosum

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EBK HUMAN ANATOMY

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