what is found in the epidermis
The epidermis contains three specialized cells: Melanocytes that produce pigment (melanin) Langerhans cells that act as the first line of defense in the skin's immune system; Merkel cells, cells that have a function that is not yet fully understood; The Dermis. The dermis is the middle layer of the three layers of skin. It's located between the epidermis and the subcutaneous tissue.