In addition to a thicker stratum corneum and the presence of a stratum lucidum, the thick skin of the palms and fingertips of the hands and of the soles of the feet have a denser array of sense receptors than thinner skin found elsewhere on the body, and also is hairless.

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In addition to a thicker stratum corneum and the presence of a stratum lucidum, the thick skin of the palms and fingertips of the hands and of the soles of the feet have a denser array of sense receptors than thinner skin found elsewhere on the body, and also is hairless.

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Abdullah · Answer 1

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Explanation:

The stratum lucidium is a layer composed of the dead skin cells which appear transparent in the microscope. The stratum lucidium is made up of about five layers of dead cells and keratinocytes present between the stratum granulosum and stratum corneum.

The layer is visible in the palms, the sole of the feet and the fingertips of hands and the akin possess a higher number of Merkel cells with sensory receptors in the form of nerve ending which are specialized to sense the touch.

Thus, true is correct.