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5. Integumentary System
Introduction to the Integumentary System
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Thin skin contains 4 epidermal layers and thick skin contains 5 layers. Which of the following best completes the statement?
A
5; 4
B
4; 5
C
4; 6
D
3; 5
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Understand the difference between thin skin and thick skin: Thin skin covers most of the body and has 4 layers in the epidermis, while thick skin is found on areas like the palms of the hands and soles of the feet and has 5 layers in the epidermis.
Recall the names of the epidermal layers: Stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum (only in thick skin), and stratum corneum.
Identify that the stratum lucidum is the additional layer present in thick skin, making it have 5 layers compared to the 4 layers in thin skin.
Analyze the options provided in the problem: The correct answer should reflect the number of layers in thin skin (4) and thick skin (5).
Select the option that correctly matches the number of layers in thin skin and thick skin: '4; 5'.
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