A splinter penetrated into the skin of the sole of the foot, almost to the papillary region of the dermis. Which layer of the epidermis would be the final layer injured?
A) lucidum
B) basale
C) spinosum
D) granulosum

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The basale layer is the deepest layer of the epidermis and is responsible for producing new cells to replace those that are shed. This layer is closest to the dermis and would therefore be the final layer injured in this scenario.

A Splinter Penetrated into the Skin of the Sole of the Foot