Matching
A) Keratinocytes
B) Keratin
C) Cornified keratinocytes
D) Dendritic cells
E) Merkel disc
8) The most abundant cells of the epidermis.
9) The protein found in the epidermis that is responsible for toughening the skin.
10) Cells plus a disc-like sensory nerve ending that functions as a sensory receptor for touch.
11) Skin macrophages that help activate the immune system.
12) Cell remnants of the stratum corneum.
8) A 9) B 10) E 11) D 12) C
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