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As to why the transdermal medications patches cannot be administered through the feet soles and the palms of the hands.
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The epidermis usually composed of five different layers, namely the stratum spinosum, the stratum corneum, the stratum basale, the stratum lucidium, and the stratum granulosum. The stratum lucidium layers among these layers are present in the epidermis of the palms of the hands as well as the feet soles.
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Human Anatomy, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering A&P with Pearson eText - Access Card Package (9th Edition)
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Ch. 4 - The effects of aging on the skin include (a) a...Ch. 4 - Prob. 12RFTCh. 4 - Label the following structures on the accompanying...Ch. 4 - Prob. 14RFTCh. 4 - 15. The layer of the epidermis that contains cells...Ch. 4 - Prob. 16RFTCh. 4 - Prob. 17RFTCh. 4 - Prob. 18RFTCh. 4 - Prob. 19RFTCh. 4 - Explain why fair-skinned individuals have greater...Ch. 4 - Prob. 2RCCh. 4 - Weight lifters often have stretch marks. Explain...Ch. 4 - Prob. 4RCCh. 4 - 5. List the characteristics that make the...Ch. 4 - Prob. 6RCCh. 4 - 7. Explain what is happening to a person who is...Ch. 4 - Prob. 8RCCh. 4 - 1. You are about to undergo surgery. Explain why...Ch. 4 - Prob. 2CT
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