While working in an allergy clinic, the nurse notices that many patients come in with all types of skin reactions
The nurse working in this area knows that which cells play a role in the development of allergic skin condition?
A)
Langerhans cells
B)
Merkel cells
C)
Spherical melanosomes
D)
Keratin
Ans:
A
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Langerhans cells, the antigen-presenting cells of the epidermal skin, not only protect against harmful pathogens but also play an important role in the development of allergic skin conditions. Merkel cells play a role in the neuroendocrine cell function such as neurotransmission for autonomic nerves. Spherical melanosomes are found in people with light skin. Red hair has spherical melanosomes. Keratin is a protein that forms the surface of the skin and is also the structural protein of the hair and nails.
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