The Control of Vital Bodily Functions, Such as Heart Rate

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Essay

The control of vital bodily functions, such as heart rate and breathing, is carried out primarily by the part of the hindbrain known as the __________.

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Definitions:

Thick Skin

Skin type found in areas like the palms and soles, characterized by a thicker epidermis and lacking hair follicles.

Stratum Lucidum

A thin, transparent layer of the epidermis located between the stratum granulosum and stratum corneum, found only in certain areas like the palms and soles.

Keratinocytes

The primary type of cell found in the epidermis, responsible for the formation of the protective outer layer of skin.

Epidermis

This is the skin's outer layer that offers protection against water and is responsible for our skin's coloration.