A 40-year-old male client has a congenital syndrome that affects the function of the Langerhans cells of his epidermis. The man's care provider would expect which of the following manifestations of his condition?
A) Increased susceptibility to infection
B) High permeability of his epidermis to environmental materials
C) Lighter skin tone than other individuals of the same ethnicity
D) Frequent separation between the dermal and epidermal layer of his skin

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Langerhans cells are the immunologic cells responsible for recognizing foreign antigens harmful to the body, and they play an important role in defending the body against foreign antigens. A lack of Langerhans cells would not manifest in increased permeability of the skin, unexpected coloration, or separation between layers.

A 40-Year-Old Male Client Has a Congenital Syndrome That Affects