Match the following:
-Cells plus a disc-like sensory nerve ending that functions as a sensory receptor for touch.
A)Keratinocytes
B)Keratin
C)Cornified keratinocytes
D)Dendritic cells
E)Merkel disc

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A disc-like sensory nerve ending that functions as a sensory receptor for touch is called a Merkel disc.

Other options:
A) Keratinocytes are skin cells that produce and contain the protein keratin.
B) Keratin is a fibrous protein that is a major structural component of hair, nails, and the outer layer of skin.
C) Cornified keratinocytes are fully keratinized skin cells that make up the outermost layer of the epidermis.
D) Dendritic cells are immune cells that play a role in defending the body against pathogens.

Match the Following: -Cells Plus a Disc-Like Sensory Nerve Ending That Functions as That