William Has a Cut That Is Superficial, Painful but Not

Multiple Choice

William has a cut that is superficial, painful but not bleeding. Based on this information, you would predict that the cut has penetrated to _________.

A) the stratum corneum but not the stratum granulosum
B) the stratum basale but not the dermal layers
C) the subcutaneous layer, but no deeper
D) the papillary layer but not the reticular layer