Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
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Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch, Judi L. Nath
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Chapter 4, Problem 2CT
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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 (9th Edition)
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