Which of the Following Are Functions of the Epidermal Layers

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are functions of the epidermal layers of the skin? (Select all that apply.?

• A)Provide a barrier against pathogens
• B)Prevent loss of water and dehydration
• C)Contain sensory receptors
• D)Present foreign antigens to helper T cells
• E)Prevent entry of excess water into the body

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Definitions:

Cephalopod Mollusks

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Bipolar Cell

A type of neuron in the retina of the eye; receives input from the photoreceptors (rods and cones) and synapses on ganglion cells.

Ciliary Muscle

A ring-shaped muscle in the eye's middle layer (uvea) that controls the lens's shape for focusing and accommodation.

Lateral Line Organs

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