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bullous pemphigoid results in the destruction of proteins within the basement membrane that hold the together. How would this likely impact the epidermis? Would the skin be an effective barrier disease 4 The is and dermis with this disease? ld you have expected to have found more Meissner's corpuscles and Merkel discs on the palm or on the posterior shoulder? Why? 6 In which areas of the body would you expect to find the most Merkel discs and tactile corpuscles? Why? 7 Why do you have unique markings on your fingers, toes, palms, and soles but not on any other part of the body? Why do you leave behind fingerprints when you touch certain surfaces? ? Exercises for the Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory

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4. Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune disease which manifests on the skin as blisters between the epidermis and Demi's. These blisters are formed in patches that might sometimes itch. Due to this the skin does not act as an effective barrier as these sites of blisters are vulnerable to pathogens.

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