MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

INTEGUMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where is the thickest skin found on the body?
A
Soles of the feet
B
Palms of the hands
C
Scalp
D
Elbows
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The thickness of each layer of the skin varies depending on body region and categorized based on the thickness of the epidermal and dermal layers. Hairless skin found in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet is thickest because the epidermis contains an extra layer, the stratum lucidum.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mentioned earlier, the skin on the bottom of feet and on the palms of your hands is the thickest, which is on average 1.5mm thick. The thinnest skin on the body is found on the eyelids, which is on average 0.05mm thick.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stratum lucidum: This is the specialized fifth layer of the epidermis, and it is found only on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. It adds an extra layer of protection to these areas. The layer is made up of dead, flattened cells.

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