The epidermis is composed of five cell types. Match each type to its description. Tactile cells 2 Keratinocytes 3 Dendritic cells 4 Stem cells 5 Melanocytes Match each of the options above to the items below. Undifferentiated cells that divide and give rise to keratinocytes Epidermal cells that produce keratin Cells that produce the dark pigments that act as a UV shield Sensory receptors for touch Immune cells that guard against pathogens that penetrate into the skin

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The epidermis is composed of five cell types. Match each type to its description.
Tactile cells
2
Keratinocytes
3
Dendritic cells
4
Stem cells
5
Melanocytes
Match each of the options above to the items below.
Undifferentiated cells that divide and give rise to keratinocytes
Epidermal cells that produce keratin
Cells that produce the dark pigments that act as a UV shield
Sensory receptors for touch
Immune cells that guard against pathogens that penetrate into the skin
Transcribed Image Text:The epidermis is composed of five cell types. Match each type to its description. Tactile cells 2 Keratinocytes 3 Dendritic cells 4 Stem cells 5 Melanocytes Match each of the options above to the items below. Undifferentiated cells that divide and give rise to keratinocytes Epidermal cells that produce keratin Cells that produce the dark pigments that act as a UV shield Sensory receptors for touch Immune cells that guard against pathogens that penetrate into the skin
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