GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM

APPENDAGES OF SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The largest organ of the human body is the
A
liver
B
lungs
C
skin
D
heart
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The skin is the largest organ of the body. The skin and its derivatives (hair, nails, sweat and oil glands) make up the integumentary system. One of the main functions of the skin is protection. It protects the body from external factors such as bacteria, chemicals, and temperature.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your skin is the largest organ of your body. Did you know that your liver is the second largest? That makes it the largest solid internal organ you have, weighing in at 3-3.5 pounds.

Detailed explanation-3: -The skin is the largest and one of the most important organs the human body has. The skin forms a protective barrier between the external environment and the internal organs. Skin is strong, protective, powerful and it can heal itself.

Detailed explanation-4: -The dermis is the middle layer of skin, found underneath the epidermis. It is the thickest layer of skin and contains nerves and blood vessels. It is also home to the sweat glands, oil glands and hair follicles. The dermis gives skin its flexibility and strength, according to the Johns Hopkins Medicine Health Library.

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