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Stratum corneum is the layer of the skin.

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thinnest
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toughest
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lowermost
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The correct option is B toughest
Stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the skin. It consists of several layers of dead cells. It is a tough layer which provides resistance against mechanical damages, bacterial infections as well as loss of water by evaporation.

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