Which structure is present in thin skin but lacking in thick skin?

a. Eccrine sweat glands
b. Hair follicles
c. Melanocytes
d. Stratum corneum
e. Stratum spinosum


ANS: B
The thick skin on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet is specialized for grasping or con-tacting surfaces; hair follicles would interfere with this function.

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