Which two strata of the epidermis are most susceptible to cancer?
A) Stratum corneum and stratum lucidum
B) Stratum basale and stratum corneum
C) Stratum spinosum and stratum basale
D) Stratum granulosum and stratum spinosum
E) Stratum lucidum and stratum granulosum

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The stratum spinosum and stratum basale are the most susceptible to cancer because they contain rapidly dividing cells that are more likely to accumulate mutations.

Which Two Strata of the Epidermis Are Most Susceptible to Cancer