Which of the following cells and their functions are correctly matched?
A) melanocytes protects cells in the stratum corneum from damaging effects of sun's rays
B) keratinocytes provide sense of touch and pressure
C) dendritic cells activate the immune system
D) tactile cells protection

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Dendritic cells are responsible for activating the immune system by presenting antigens to T-lymphocytes.

The other choices are incorrect:
A) Melanocytes produce melanin pigment, which provides protection against the harmful effects of UV rays.
B) Keratinocytes are responsible for the formation of the skin barrier and produce the protein keratin. They do not provide the sense of touch and pressure. 
D) Tactile cells (also known as Merkel cells) are responsible for detecting light touch and pressure, not protection.

Which of the Following Cells and Their Functions Are Correctly