1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
Naddik [55]
3 years ago
6

Which of the following cells and their functions are correctly matched?

Medicine
1 answer:
KatRina [158]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

b. Melanocytes-protect cells in the dermis from damaging effects of sun's rays

Explanation:

Keratinocytes are responsible for the forming tight junctions with nerves of skin. They keep Langerhans cells of epidermis and lymphocytes of dermis in place.

<u>(Option A is incorrect). </u>

Melanocytes are the cells of the neural crest origin. In epidermis, they form association closely with the keratinocytes via dendrites. Melanocytes are responsible in skin pigmentation.

<u>(Option B is correct). </u>

Basal cells are undifferentiated and proliferating cells. For the normal skin homeostasis, the daughter cells from basal cell layer migrate upward and begin process of the differentiation.

<u>(Option C is incorrect). </u>

Merkel cells are located in basal epidermal layer of skin. Merkel cells are  essential for the light touch sensation and are found in the skin of vertebrates.

<u>(Option D is incorrect). </u>

You might be interested in
Your skin is pale, cold, and clammy. Your pulse is rapid. Your breathing is shallow. You feel fear. These are symptoms of: shock
romanna [79]
These are symptoms of Shock
8 0
3 years ago
Give 4 causes of sperm imperfection.
Illusion [34]

Answer:

Cause of male infertility are:

  • Abnormal sperm production or improper functioning because of undescended testicles
  • Genetic conditions like Klinefelter syndrome
  • Health problems such as diabetes or infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, mumps & HIV
  • Enlargement of testes veins also result in low sperm count

Low sperm count symptoms are:

  • Problem with sex activity - low sex drive or difficulty in maintaining the erection eg.Erectile dysfunction
  • Pain or lump in the testicle area
  • Decreased facial or body hair or other symptoms of chromosomal or hormonal disorders

<u>Klinefelter syndrome  :</u>

It is a genetic problem in which a male is born with supplemental copy of X chromosome. It usually occurs as a consequence of genetic purposeless error after the  conception.

Signs & symptoms include:

  • Taller than average stature
  • Absent, delayed or incomplete puberty
  • Small & firm testicles
  • Small penis
  • Enlarge breasts ( gynecomastia)
  • Long legs, short torso & broader hips in comparison with other teens

Treatment of low sperm count include:

  • Surgery:  A varicocele can be corrected surgically or vas deferens can be repaired
  • Treatment for sexual intercourse problems
  • Hormone therapy & medications
  • Assisted reproductive technology
  • Treating infections

6 0
3 years ago
Both fentanyl and heroin change the receptors in the.
lutik1710 [3]

Answer:

opioid receptors in the brain.

Explanation:

7 0
2 years ago
Respiratory system anatomy labeling:<br> What is number 8?
N76 [4]

Answer:

Explanation: Ill make the list from six to eight

Windpipe (trachea)

Airways (bronchi)

Lungs.

brainliest pls

7 0
2 years ago
A proton and an electron are fixed in space with a separation of 937 nm. Calculate the electric potential at the midpoint betwee
pogonyaev

Answer:

The charge particle will have 0 mV and stationary

Explanation:

using V= W/q = kQ/r = 3.07 mV from both sides , makes it zero. since the charges on proton = electron but opposite charges (1.6*10^-16).

8 0
3 years ago
Other questions:
  • A spermatogonium in males is equivalent to _____________ in females.
    6·1 answer
  • What is The nursing process
    13·1 answer
  • If all glucose is normally reabsorbed in the proximal tubule of the nephron, why do people with diabetes have glucose in their u
    9·1 answer
  • Loss of smell often precedes the major symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. What additional information is n
    7·1 answer
  • The companies with the best sustainability profiles ensure their operations have no negative impact on the environment.
    10·2 answers
  • TASK TIME A. Greet/register the patient 3 minutes/patient B. Optometrist conducts eye exam 20 minutes/patient C. Frame/lenses se
    9·1 answer
  • MRI technologist has determined that the results of several patient scans are in accurate a medical equipment repair technician
    5·1 answer
  • HELP PLEASE AND FAST!
    13·1 answer
  • What is the stop codon?
    6·1 answer
  • The unlicensed assistive personnel (uap) tells the nurse that a client is very confused and trying to get out of bed without ass
    15·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!