The function of Merkel cells in the skin is to:
A) Acquire and present antigens to lymphocytes
B) Function as mechanoreceptors that respond to pressure
C) React to heat via temperature-sensitive calcium channels
D) Synthesize melanin
E) Synthesize the bulk of keratin within the skin

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Merkel cells are specialized cells located in the skin that function as mechanoreceptors. They respond to pressure and provide information about tactile stimuli to the nervous system.

The Function of Merkel Cells in the Skin Is To