Match each description below with the cell type it characterizes: a. melanocyte b. keratinocyte c. fibroblast

_______
Major cell type found in the dermis; its primary function to secrete extracellular matrix.
_______
Found in the epidermis; its primary function is production
of pigments to color skin.
_______
Major cell type found in the epidermis; its primary
function is to protect underlying tissues and organs.
What will be an ideal response?


c
Major cell type found in the dermis; its primary function to secrete extracellular matrix.
a
Found in the epidermis; its primary function is production
of pigments to color skin.
b
Major cell type found in the epidermis; its primary
function is to protect underlying tissues and organs.

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