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which epidermal layer is water resistant, but not waterproof, and is typically relatively dry? options: stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, i dont know yet
The stratum corneum is the outermost epidermal layer. It is water - resistant (due to lipids and keratin) but not waterproof (small amounts of water can still pass), and it's typically dry as it's composed of dead, keratinized cells. Stratum lucidum is in thick skin, stratum spinosum and granulosum don't have this water - resistant - dry characteristic.
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A. Stratum corneum