Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components

Introduction to Eukaryotic Organelles

Anatomy & Physiology

2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components

Introduction to Eukaryotic Organelles

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The stratum lucidum is found only in which type of skin?

Thin skin, such as the eyelids

Thick skin, such as the palms and soles

All areas of the epidermis

Dermal tissue

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Understand the structure of the epidermis, which is composed of five layers in thick skin and four layers in thin skin. The layers, from deepest to most superficial, are: stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum (only in thick skin), and stratum corneum.

Recognize that the stratum lucidum is a thin, translucent layer of dead keratinocytes found only in thick skin. It provides an additional layer of protection and is located between the stratum granulosum and stratum corneum.

Identify the locations of thick skin in the body. Thick skin is found in areas subject to high friction and pressure, such as the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.

Contrast thick skin with thin skin. Thin skin lacks the stratum lucidum and is found on most parts of the body, including areas like the eyelids. Thin skin has fewer layers and is less protective compared to thick skin.

Conclude that the stratum lucidum is exclusive to thick skin, such as the palms and soles, and is not present in thin skin, all areas of the epidermis, or dermal tissue.