This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Cells of epidermis, Subject name: Dental
Haascheiben cells in epidermis are responsible for ? 
Select and explain. 
A. Temperature, B. Proprioception, C. Pressure, D. Touch
D: Touch
Answer: D: Touch 
Explanation: Merkel cells or Haascheiben cells are located amongst basal keratinocytes and are mainly found in hairy skin, tactile areas of glabrous skin, taste buds, anal canal, labial epithelium and eccrine sweat glands, all regions of high tactile acuity. Merkel cells are easily identifiable on transmission electron microscopy. They are oval with a long axis of approximately 15 mm, orientated parallel to the basement membrane.