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Which of the following statements about Langerhans cells is true?

A
They are commonly found in the dermis.
B
They function as sensory mechanoreceptors.
C
They function as receptors for cold.
D
They play an immunological role in the skin.
High-Yield Explanation
Langerhans cells in the epidermis function as antigen-presenting cells by trapping antigens that penetrate the Epidermis and transpoing them to regional lymph nodes, where they are presented to T lymphocytes.

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