When discussing the anatomy of the skin with a patient, the nurse knows that which of the following cells are responsible for producing the pigmentation of the skin?
A) Islets of Langerhans
B) Squamous cells
C) T cells
D) Melanocytes
Ans: D
Chapter: 55
Cognitive Level: Knowledge
Difficulty: Moderate
Integrated Process: Nursing Process
Objective: 1
Patient Needs: A-1
Feedback: Melanocytes are the special cells of the epidermis that are primarily responsible for producing the pigment melanin. Islets of Langerhans are clusters of cells in the pancreas. Squamous cells are flat, scaly epithelial cells. T cells function in the immune response.
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