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Which layer of the epidermis is thin and clear, consisting of dead skin cells?

  1. Stratum Basale

  2. Stratum Corneum

  3. Stratum Granulosum

  4. Stratum Lucidum

The correct answer is: Stratum Basale

The correct answer is the Stratum Lucidum. This layer of the epidermis is thin and clear, consisting of dead skin cells. The Stratum Lucidum is found only in certain areas of the body, such as the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet, where the skin is thicker and requires an extra layer of protection. The other options, Stratum Basale, Stratum Corneum, and Stratum Granulosum, are not the correct answers as they do not describe the thin and clear layer of dead skin cells known as the Stratum Lucidum.