Epithelial cells involved in sensation?

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My Kaplan book notes that epithelial cells are involved in Secretion, Absorption, Sensation


However, I was always under the assumption that it was nerve cells interlaced into the epithelial cells that are responsible for the process of sensation.

Was simply wondering if "epithelial cells are involved in sensation" is indeed a correct statement.

 

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My Kaplan book notes that epithelial cells are involved in Secretion, Absorption, Sensation


However, I was always under the assumption that it was nerve cells interlaced into the epithelial cells that are responsible for the process of sensation.

Was simply wondering if "epithelial cells are involved in sensation" is indeed a correct statement.

The epithelial cells mediate signaling to the nerve cells. Kaplan is correct. Understanding the details is beyond MCAT.

 

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Thanks I appreciate it!!