In areas of the skin where the epidermis is thin, the ________ may be absent.
A)stratum lucidum
B)stratum granulosum
C)stratum corneum
D)stratum basale

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The stratum lucidum is a thin layer of the epidermis found only in areas with thick skin, such as the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. In areas with thin skin, such as the eyelids and genitalia, the stratum lucidum may be absent. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. The stratum granulosum and stratum corneum are present in all areas of the skin, regardless of thickness. The stratum basale is the deepest layer of the epidermis, and its presence is necessary for skin regeneration in all areas of the skin.

In Areas of the Skin Where the Epidermis Is Thin