Question

Stratum lucidum accumulates a shining substance called

• A. Lucifern
• B. Cardiolipin
• C. Cerumen
• D. Eleidin

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Eleidin

Stratum lucidum - The second layer of the epidermis is a thin, clear layer of dead skin cells in the epidermis named for its translucent appearance under a microscope which is translucent, hence, the name lucidum which means clear. It contains a clear substance eleidin which becomes keratin. This layer is only found on the soles of the feet and palms of the hand.

So, the correct answer is option D.