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The cells producing the pigment responsible for skin color are called what? Melanocytes Cells of the skin's epidermis that participate in the immune response to microbes are called what? Langerhans cells The only layer of the epidermis that contains stem cells capable of continued cell division is what? Stratum Basale The clear layer of the epidermis that is only found in the thick skin located in areas such as the fingertips, palms and soles is called what? Stratum Lucidum What are the pigments that contribute to the color of an individual's skin?
Nature has provided every organ with a well-organized defense mechanism. So is the case with skin. The immune function (defense property) of the epidermis lies in the viability of Langerhansâ cells. These cells function by detecting the foreign antigen penetrating the epidermal layer of skin.