Which of the following has immune function in the oral mucous membrane_______________?
Correct answer: A. Langerhan cell
- A. Langerhan cell
- B. Merkel cells
- C. Melanocyte
- D. Keratinocyte
Explanation
Langerhans cells are antigen-presenting dendritic cells that provide immune surveillance in the oral epithelium. Melanocytes produce pigment, Merkel cells are sensory, and keratinocytes form the epithelial barrier.
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