Topic 9: Integumentary System - Thin vs. Thick skin

Question 1

When we talk about thin skin vs thick skin, what are we referring to?

Answer 1

• refers to epidermis, not dermis
• aka refers only to epithelium

Question 2

What are the characteristics of thin skin? (3)

Answer 2

• hair follicles
• sebaceous glands
• arrector pili muscles
  note that there are less layers of stratum corneum

Question 3

is the lucidum apparent in thin skin?

Answer 3

no

Question 4

Where is thick skin found? (2)

Answer 4

• only on the palm of the hand and sole of the foot

Question 5

What are the characteristics of thick skin? (3)

Answer 5

• no hair follicles
• no sebaceous glands
• no arrector pili muscles