Jill is blind and often uses braille (a system of raised dots)to read her school assignments.What cell in the stratum basale of the epidermis helps her discriminate between the textured dots?
A)keratinocyte
B)melanocyte
C)dendritic (Langerhans)cell
D)Merkel cell

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Merkel cells are specialized cells found in the stratum basale of the epidermis that function as touch receptors. They are particularly sensitive to fine touch and can help discriminate between different textures, such as the raised dots in Braille.

Jill Is Blind and Often Uses Braille (A System of Raised