Step 1: Concept
Percutaneous absorption via the trans-follicular route bypasses the stratum corneum by entering through hair follicles and associated glands.
Step 2: Meaning
The stages include: A. Partitioning into sebaceous gland , B. Diffusion through viable epidermis , C. Partitioning into viable epidermis , and D. Diffusion through upper dermis.
Step 3: Analysis
The drug first enters the sebaceous gland (A) , then partitions into the surrounding viable epidermis (C). It then diffuses through the layers of the viable epidermis (B) before reaching the upper dermis (D) for systemic uptake.
Step 4: Conclusion
The logical physiological sequence is A-C-B-D.
Final Answer: (B)