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Which of the following correctly orders the layers of the epidermis from most superficial to deepest?

  • A. S. spinosum, S. basale, S. corneum, S. granulosum, S. lucidum
  • B. S. corneum, S. lucidum, S. granulosum, S. spinosum, S. basale
  • C. S. corneum, S. spinosum, S. basale, S. granulosum, S. lucidum
  • D. S. basale, S. spinosum, S. granulosum, S. lucidum, S. corneum
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct order of the layers of the epidermis from most superficial to deepest is: Stratum corneum, Stratum lucidum, Stratum granulosum, Stratum spinosum, Stratum basale. Choice B, 'S. corneum, S. lucidum, S. granulosum, S. spinosum, S. basale,' provides the accurate layering from the outermost to the innermost layer of the epidermis. Choice A is incorrect as it starts with Stratum spinosum, which is not the most superficial layer. Choice C is incorrect as it places Stratum spinosum before Stratum basale. Choice D is incorrect as it starts with Stratum basale, which is the deepest layer of the epidermis.