The Superficial Outer Layer of the Epidermis is the Stratum

Question

The superficial outer layer of the epidermis is the stratum:
A)basale.
B)lucidum.
C)corneum.
D)granulosum.

Accepted Answer

The stratum corneum is the most superficial layer of the epidermis and consists of dead, flattened cells that have been filled with keratin. This layer acts as a barrier to protect the body from external threats such as bacteria and UV radiation. The stratum basale is the deepest layer of the epidermis, the stratum lucidum is a thin, translucent layer found only in the thick skin of the palms and soles, and the stratum granulosum is a layer of cells that undergoes transformation into the stratum corneum.