The layer of the epidermis that is present only in thick skin is the stratum
A) basale
B) spinosum
C) granulosum
D) lucidum
E) corneum

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The stratum lucidum is a thin, clear layer of cells present only in thick skin, such as the skin on the soles of the feet and palms of the hands. Therefore, the correct choice is D. The other choices (A, B, C and E) are present in both thin and thick skin.

The Layer of the Epidermis That Is Present Only in Thick