William has a cut that is superficial,painful but not bleeding.Based on this information you would predict that the cut has penetrated to ________.
A) the papillary layer but not the reticular layer
B) the stratum basale but not the dermal layers
C) the subcutaneous layer, but no deeper
D) the stratum corneum but not the stratum granulosum

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The cut is superficial and painful but not bleeding, indicating it has reached the stratum basale, which contains nerve endings, but not penetrated into the dermal layers where blood vessels are located.

William Has a Cut That Is Superficial,painful but Not Bleeding