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skin macrophages that help activate the immune system.
merkel disc
dendritic cells
melanocytes
keratinocytes
keratin
question 29 (1 point)
protects cells in the stratum corneum from damaging effects of suns
merkel disc
dendritic cells
melanocytes
keratinocytes
keratin
Brief Explanations
- Dendritic cells: These are skin macrophages. They capture antigens and present them to T - cells, thus activating the immune system.
- Melanocytes: Produce melanin. Melanin protects cells in the stratum corneum from the damaging effects of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation by absorbing UV rays.
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For "Skin macrophages that help activate the immune system": B. Dendritic cells
For "Protects cells in the stratum corneum from damaging effects of sun's": C. Melanocytes