Question

the dermis is very thick on palms and soles​

Answer 1

The stratum lucidum (Latin for "clear layer") is a thin, clear layer of dead skin cells in the epidermis named for its translucent appearance under a microscope. It is readily visible by light microscopy only in areas of thick skin, which are found on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet.[1][2]

Histologic image showing a section of epidermis. Stratum lucidum labeled near center.

Section of epidermis

Located between the stratum granulosum and stratum corneum layers, it is composed of three to five layers of dead, flattened keratinocytes.[3][4] The keratinocytes of the stratum lucidum do not feature distinct boundaries and are filled with eleidin, an intermediate form of keratin. They are surrounded by an oily substance that is the result of the exocytosis of lamellar bodies accumulated while the keratinocytes are moving through the stratum spinosum and

Answer 2

Answer:

The statement is false. The cornified layer is a tough layer offering resistance to bacterial infection.