INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM
INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS
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Question
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About how much does your skin weigh?
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3 pounds
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6 pounds
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50 pounds
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Skin is our largest organ-adults carry some 8 pounds (3.6 kilograms) and 22 square feet (2 square meters) of it. This fleshy covering does a lot more than make us look presentable. In fact, without it, we’d literally evaporate.
Detailed explanation-2: -In humans, it is the largest organ. For an average human, skin weighs about 6-9 Kg. It accounts for 15% of an average human’s total body weight.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: Weight of skin The extra skin does not usually weigh that much. It typically weighs between 3 and 8 pounds.
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