Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - The Integumentary System - Review Questions - Page 170: 2

Answer

(c) dendritic cell

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Dendritic cells are active elements of the immune system. To activate the immune response, the foreign substances, or antigens, must be presented to specialized white blood cells called lymphocytes. In the epidermis, the dendritic cells play this role.
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