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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Merkel cell is derived from
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The correct answer is  Skin structures derived from two of three primary germ layers. # Ectoderm: epidermis, adnexal structures, Merkel cells, melanocytes (neural crest), and nerves (neuroectoderm) # Mesoderm: fibroblasts, LCs, vessels, and inflammatory cells. Ref:- Review of Dermatology by Alikhan; pg num:-11