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What is the primary function of Langerhans cells in the epidermis?
What is the primary function of Langerhans cells in the epidermis?
- To produce keratin
- To act as macrophage-like dendritic cells (correct)
- To provide sensory protection
- To produce melanin
Which of the following is NOT a function of Langerhans cells?
Which of the following is NOT a function of Langerhans cells?
- To act as macrophage-like dendritic cells
- To produce keratin (correct)
- To provide sensory protection
- To produce melanin
What type of cells are Langerhans cells similar to?
What type of cells are Langerhans cells similar to?
- Melanocytes
- Fibroblasts
- Macrophages (correct)
- Keratinocytes
Where are Langerhans cells primarily found?
Where are Langerhans cells primarily found?
What is NOT a characteristic of Langerhans cells?
What is NOT a characteristic of Langerhans cells?
Which layer of the skin contains Merkel cells associated with sensory nerve endings?
Which layer of the skin contains Merkel cells associated with sensory nerve endings?
Which of the following layers is not associated with Merkel cells?
Which of the following layers is not associated with Merkel cells?
What is the function of Merkel cells in the skin?
What is the function of Merkel cells in the skin?
In which layer do sensory nerve endings interact with Merkel cells?
In which layer do sensory nerve endings interact with Merkel cells?
What is the location of the Stratum basale layer in the skin?
What is the location of the Stratum basale layer in the skin?
What is the primary function of melanin in the epidermis?
What is the primary function of melanin in the epidermis?
Which cell type is responsible for producing melanin in the epidermis?
Which cell type is responsible for producing melanin in the epidermis?
What is the outermost layer of the skin?
What is the outermost layer of the skin?
What is the role of melanin in the skin?
What is the role of melanin in the skin?
Which of the following cells is not responsible for melanin production?
Which of the following cells is not responsible for melanin production?
Which of the following is NOT a layer of the skin?
Which of the following is NOT a layer of the skin?
What is the function of Melanocytes in the epidermis?
What is the function of Melanocytes in the epidermis?
What is the name of the layer of skin that consists of actively dividing cells?
What is the name of the layer of skin that consists of actively dividing cells?
Which layer of skin is characterized by the presence of granules?
Which layer of skin is characterized by the presence of granules?
What is the correct order of the layers of skin?
What is the correct order of the layers of skin?
What is the primary function of dermal papillae?
What is the primary function of dermal papillae?
Which of the following layers is NOT a part of the dermis?
Which of the following layers is NOT a part of the dermis?
What is the main characteristic of the papillary layer?
What is the main characteristic of the papillary layer?
Which of the following layers is responsible for providing structural support to the skin?
Which of the following layers is responsible for providing structural support to the skin?
What is the correct location of the papillary layer?
What is the correct location of the papillary layer?
Study Notes
Epidermis
- Langerhans cells act as macrophage-like dendritic cells
- Merkel cells are associated with sensory nerve endings and found in the stratum basale
- Stratum corneum is known as the "horny layer"
- Melanocytes are responsible for producing the pigment melanin
Dermis
- The papillary layer contains dermal papillae
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This quiz questions the role of Langerhans cells in the epidermis. Langerhans cells are a type of immune cell that function in the epidermis. What is their specific role?
