Multiple Choice
From which primary germ layer is the epidermis of the skin derived?
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5. Integumentary System
The Epidermis: Cells
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Which of the following is not a type of cell found in the epidermis?
A
Osteocytes
B
Melanocytes
C
Keratinocytes
D
Langerhans cells
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Understand the structure of the epidermis, which is the outermost layer of the skin, and its primary function is to provide a barrier to protect the body from the external environment.
Identify the types of cells typically found in the epidermis: Keratinocytes, Melanocytes, and Langerhans cells.
Keratinocytes are the most abundant cells in the epidermis and are responsible for producing keratin, a protein that helps protect the skin.
Melanocytes are cells that produce melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color, and are also found in the epidermis.
Langerhans cells are part of the immune system and help protect the body by detecting and fighting pathogens. Osteocytes, however, are bone cells and are not found in the epidermis.
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