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The epidermal layer that is more apparent in the palms and soles is the stratum?
The epidermal layer that is more apparent in the palms and soles is the stratum lucidum, which is a clear layer found only in thick skin. It provides additional strength and protection to these areas due to the constant friction and pressure they experience.
The head and the torso lack what epidermal layer?
The head and torso lack the stratum lucidum epidermal layer found in areas with thick skin, such as the palms and soles. Instead, the head and torso have thinner skin with fewer epidermal layers.
Which layer of the epidermis is found in only a few areas of the body?
The stratum lucidum layer of the epidermis is found in only a few areas of the body, such as the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. It is a thin, clear layer that is located just above the stratum granulosum.
The highest concentration of merocrine sweat glands would be found?
on the palms of the hands
What is found everywhere on the skin except the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet?
Hair follicles are found everywhere on the skin, except for the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. Each hair follicle contains a hair shaft that grows from it.
What is the layer of skin called that covers the soles of your feet?
The stratum lucidum is a layer of skin found on the palms and soles. It isn't found on other parts of the body.
Which part of the body normally contains the greatest number of epidermal layers?
The palms of the hands and the soles of the feet typically have the greatest number of epidermal layers, known as thick skin. These areas have approximately 5 layers of the epidermis compared to other parts of the body which have 4 layers.
Do you have pores on your palms?
Yes, there are pores on the palms of your hands.
Where the highest concentration of merocrine sweat glands would be found?
Palms of hands and soles of feet.
What is the stratum lucidum?
This is one of layer in epidermis of the skin. Lucidum means transparent. You do not have typical nuclei to be seen in this layer. They have got disintegrated for lack of blood supply, probably.
Which layer contains the corneum lucidum?
The epidermis contains the corneum lucidum, but that lucidum layer is only found in the thick skin of the palms and soles.
What stratum is present in thick skin but not in thin skin?
Stratum lucidum (in thick skin) is a well defined epidermal layer found under the corneum region of the skin of the palms and soles. Main function of this stratum is to help the skin handle friction and also waterproof it. It is a thin transitional layer of epidermis found between the 'horny' and 'granular' layers.
