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Question

Which immune-related cells are located in the epidermis and help defend against pathogens?
Options
A Merkel cells
B Fibroblasts
C Langerhans cells
Correct Answer
D Melanocytes
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Langerhans cells are dendritic antigen-presenting cells in the epidermis that capture and process microbial antigens and migrate to lymph nodes to activate T-cells.

Hint

These are also called epidermal dendritic cells.

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