NUTRITION
THE HUMAN BODY
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Question
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The largest external organ is ____
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Ears.
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Nose.
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Tongue.
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Skin.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Skin is the protective layer which covers the entire external surface of the human body. As a result, skin is the largest external organ in the human body.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The dermis makes up 90% of skin’s thickness. This middle layer of skin: Has collagen and elastin: Collagen is a protein that makes skin cells strong and resilient. Another protein found in the dermis, elastin, keeps skin flexible.
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