Calluses form when skin is subjected to mechanical stress, and cells in the ________ divide more rapidly.
A) stratum corneum
B) stratum spinosum
C) stratum lucidum
D) stratum granulosum
E) stratum basale

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The stratum basale is the layer of skin responsible for cell division and replenishing the layers above it. When subjected to mechanical stress, such as pressure or friction, the cells in the stratum basale divide more rapidly and produce a thicker, hardened layer called a callus.

Calluses Form When Skin Is Subjected to Mechanical Stress, and Cells