The thickness of skin is determined by the presence of the stratum lucidum and the thickness of the
A) stratum basale.
B) reticular layer of the dermis.
C) stratum corneum.
D) papillary layer of the dermis.

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The thickness of the skin is primarily determined by the thickness of the stratum corneum, which is the outermost layer of the epidermis. The presence of the stratum lucidum, a clear layer found only in thick skin (such as on the palms and soles), also contributes to the overall thickness.

The Thickness of Skin Is Determined by the Presence of the Stratum