Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Which cell functions as part of the immune system? (a) keratinocyte, (b) melanocyte, (c) dendritic cell, (d) tactile cell.
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