GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The body’s largest organ is ____
A
skin
B
lungs
C
liver
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: -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-3: -If the medical community accepts it as an organ, it may be the largest organ in your body. But until then, the skin is at the top of the list as the largest organ. The biggest solid internal organ is your liver, followed by your brain, lungs, heart, and kidneys.

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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