Stratum lucidum accumulates a shining substance called
Eleidin
Cerumen
Cardiolipin
Lucifern
A
Cardiolipin
B
Cerumen
C
Eleidin
D
Lucifern
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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.
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