HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

THE HUMAN BODY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the largest organ?
A
Heart
B
Lungs
C
Skin
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Skin is the largest organ of our body. The skin is made up of three main layers: the epidermis, dermis and subcutis. Our skin is a good indicator of our general health.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your Skin Is the Largest Organ: Debunked Lowell Goldsmith, it’s concluded that, by weight, the skin is considered the largest of the “medium-sized” organs (that is, liver and brain) but is no contender when it comes to the large organs of the musculoskeletal system.

Detailed explanation-3: -The skin is the largest organ of the body and, depending on the species and age, may represent 12%–24% of an animal’s body weight.

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