Which cells in the epidermis grow and divide?
A) Keratinocytes
B) Melanocytes
C) Tactile corpuscles
D) Dendritic cells

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Keratinocytes begin in the stratum basale and make up the majority of epidermal cells. Their purpose is to grow and divide. As they divide, they push the older cells up toward the surface. Melanocytes produce skin pigments called melanin. Tactile corpuscles are cells that serve as receptors for fine touch only. Dendritic cells are immune system cells found in the stratum spinosum and the stratum granulosum. They alert the body's immune system to the invasion of pathogens that could make it through the stratum corneum.

Which Cells in the Epidermis Grow and Divide