Langerhans cells are immune cells in the epidermis that
capture antigens and present them to lymphocytes, triggering
immune responses and protecting the body.
Meiosis is a cell division process producing four haploid cells
through recombination and chromosome reduction, enabling
sexual reproduction and genetic diversity.
The melanocyte cell synthesizes melanin, the pigment responsible
for the coloration of the skin, hair, and eyes, and protects against
UV radiation through its distribution to epidermal keratinocytes.”
Microsporum fungi are dermatophytes that infect skin, hair,
and nails, causing ringworm through keratin degradation and
spreading by direct or indirect contact.
La mitocondria es un orgánulo con doble membrana que
produce ATP mediante la cadena respiratoria, siendo clave
en el metabolismo celular y la homeostasis energética.
Neuronal synapse is the connection between neurons
where neurotransmitters transmit signals across the
synaptic cleft, enabling nervous system communication.
Pathogenic fungi like Candida and Aspergillus cause infections
through hyphae and spores, affecting skin, organs, and respiratory
systems depending on immunity.
Prokaryotic cells are unicellular organisms without a nucleus,
containing circular DNA, ribosomes, and a cell wall, enabling
basic functions and rapid adaptation.