The stratum lucidum
A)contains lamellar granules.
B)lies just above the stratum basale.
C)is the layer used in a skin graft.
D)is present only in thick skin.
E)can consist of up to 25-30 layers of dead keratinocytes.

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The stratum lucidum is a layer of the epidermis that is present only in thick skin, such as on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. It consists of 2-3 layers of clear, flattened, dead keratinocytes.

The Stratum Lucidum