Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart2h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

5. Integumentary System

The Epidermis: Cells

Anatomy & Physiology

5. Integumentary System

The Epidermis: Cells

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Multiple Choice

Which epidermal cell can roam in and out of the epidermis?

Keratinocytes.

Melanocytes.

Dendritic cells.

Tactile epithelial cells.

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Understand the role of each epidermal cell type: Keratinocytes are the primary cells in the epidermis responsible for producing keratin, Melanocytes produce melanin, Tactile epithelial cells are involved in sensory reception, and Dendritic cells are part of the immune system.

Recognize that dendritic cells, also known as Langerhans cells, are immune cells that can move in and out of the epidermis to perform their function.

Dendritic cells are responsible for capturing and presenting antigens to T cells, which is crucial for initiating an immune response.

These cells are capable of migrating to lymph nodes to interact with other immune cells, which is why they can roam in and out of the epidermis.

Conclude that the ability to move in and out of the epidermis is a characteristic of dendritic cells due to their role in immune surveillance and response.