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What is the main function of keratinocytes in the skin?
What is the main function of keratinocytes in the skin?
- Function in immune responses
- Produce keratin for protection (correct)
- Provide sensation of touch
- Produce melanin for pigmentation
Which layer of the skin is primarily responsible for attachment to underlying tissues and organs?
Which layer of the skin is primarily responsible for attachment to underlying tissues and organs?
- Dermis
- Basement membrane
- Subcutaneous/hypodermis (correct)
- Epidermis
What type of tissue is predominantly found in the dermis of the skin?
What type of tissue is predominantly found in the dermis of the skin?
- Nervous tissue
- Muscle tissue
- Adipose tissue
- Connective tissue (correct)
Which cells in the skin are responsible for producing melanin, a pigment that protects against UV radiation?
Which cells in the skin are responsible for producing melanin, a pigment that protects against UV radiation?
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Where are Langerhans cells, which are involved in immune responses, primarily located in the skin?
Where are Langerhans cells, which are involved in immune responses, primarily located in the skin?
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Which of the following tissues are found attached to hair follicles in the skin?
Which of the following tissues are found attached to hair follicles in the skin?
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