The decrease in which of the following cells occurs with aging, thereby reducing the sensitivity of the immune system?
A) Langerhans cells
B) Merkel cells
C) melanocytes
D) keratinocytes
E) tactile corpuscles

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Langerhans cells are specialized immune cells found in the skin that play a key role in initiating an immune response against foreign invaders. However, their numbers decrease with aging, leading to a decrease in the sensitivity of the immune system. The other cells listed do not have a direct role in the immune system.

The Decrease in Which of the Following Cells Occurs with Aging