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MBBS QUESTION #10215
Question 1
Thick skin, histologically characterized by a well-developed stratum lucidum and a thick stratum corneum, is found predominantly at which body sites?
  • Palms of the hands and soles of the feet✔️
  • Scalp
  • Face
  • Forearm
Correct Answer Explanation
Thick skin, with all five epidermal layers including a distinct stratum lucidum, is restricted to the palms and soles, regions subject to high mechanical stress; thin skin (lacking a true stratum lucidum) covers the rest of the body, including the face, scalp, and forearm.