Answer
d. stratum corneum
Work Step by Step
Keratinized cells form a durable surface layer that is resistant to abrasion, penetration, and water loss.
They are located on the most superficial layer of the epidermis, the stratum corneum.
Answer A is a layer of the dermis, which is deeper than the epidermis, and answers B, C, and E are all deeper layers of the epidermis.
