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2006-08-08 01:50:08 · 52 answers · asked by v111 1 in Health Other - Health

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Skin!

2006-08-08 01:52:47 · answer #1 · answered by Mo 6 · 0 2

The Skin is the largest organ of the body.

2006-08-08 02:08:20 · answer #2 · answered by Lynne G 1 · 0 0

the skin.... why?

An organ is a structure that contains at least two different types of tissue functioning together for a common purpose.

There are many different organs in the body: the liver, kidneys, heart, even your skin is an organ.

In fact, the skin is the largest organ in the human body and provides us with an excellent example for explanation purposes.

The skin is composed of three layers: the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layer. The epidermis is the outermost layer of skin. It consists of epithelial tissue in which the cells are tightly packed together providing a barrier between the inside of the body and the outside world. Below the epidermis lies a layer of connective tissue called the dermis. In addition to providing support for the skin, the dermis has many other purposes. The dermis contains blood vessels that nourish skin cells. It contains nerve tissue that provides feeling in the skin. And it contains muscle tissue that is responsible for giving you 'goosebumps' when you get cold or frightened. The subcutaneous layer is beneath the dermis and consists mainly of a type of connective tissue called adipose tissue. Adipose tissue is more commonly known as fat and it helps cushion the skin and provide protection from cold temperatures.
A cross-section of skin


Epidermis

Dermis
Subcutaneous
layer

2006-08-08 02:13:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Skin is the largest organ of the body. Take good care of it.

2006-08-08 01:52:43 · answer #4 · answered by Dragonfly 2 · 0 0

Your skin is the largest organ of the body. Your liver is the largest internal organ.

2006-08-08 02:09:04 · answer #5 · answered by ~*á?¦Kileaá?¦*~ 5 · 0 0

The skin is the largest organ of your body, and without it, all your delicate insides would spill right out

The Liver is the largest internal organ of the human body, weighing about 1.5 kg

2006-08-08 01:54:52 · answer #6 · answered by ngina 5 · 0 0

Skin

2006-08-08 01:53:35 · answer #7 · answered by A*n*o*n*y*m*o*u*s 4 · 0 0

Skin

2006-08-08 01:53:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Skin

2006-08-08 01:52:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Your skin is your largest organ. It covers your entire body and has a surface area of around 2 square metres. Its thickness varies from 0.5mm on your eyelids to 4mm or more on the palms of your hands and the soles of your feet. In total, it accounts for around 16 percent of your body weight.

Tough physical barrier

Your skin consists of two main layers: the outer epidermis and the inner dermis.

Cells in the deepest layer of your epidermis divide constantly to make new cells. The new cells are pushed towards the surface of your skin. They eventually die and become filled with keratin, an exceptionally tough protein. Keratin provides your body with a durable overcoat, which protects deeper cells from damage, infection and drying out.

Cells on the surface of your skin rub and flake off steadily and are continuously replaced with new ones. About every 30 days, your body produces a totally new epidermis.

Your inner dermis consists of strong collagen and elastic fibres pierced by blood vessels. It also contains touch, pressure and pain sensors and is packed with hair follicles, sweat and oil glands. The oil glands produce a lubricant that keeps your skin soft and prevents your hair from becoming brittle.

2006-08-08 01:54:11 · answer #10 · answered by Bolan 6 · 0 0

About 6 pounds of our body weight is skin. Skin is not only our body's largest organ, but it is also one of the busiest, protecting us from germs and infections as well as being a barrier to the environment.

2006-08-08 01:58:01 · answer #11 · answered by xiannah 2 · 0 0

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