2006-11-30 16:23:55 · 17 answers · asked by Bingxin L 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
In zootomy and dermatology, skin is an organ of the integumentary system made up of multiple layers of epithelial tissues that guard underlying muscles and organs. As the interface with the surroundings, it plays the most important role in protecting against pathogens. Its other main functions are insulation and temperature regulation, sensation and vitamin D and B synthesis. Skin is considered one of the most important parts of the body.
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2006-12-01 03:15:01 · answer #1 · answered by catzpaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The skin and all of its associated structures such as hair, nails, sweat glands, oil glands, sensory receptors etc. are collectively considered an organ. Your skin is actually the largest organ in your body. It has a surface area of about 1.5 to 2 square meters and makes up about 7 percent of your total body weight.
2006-11-30 16:34:20 · answer #2 · answered by my nickname 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's the largest organ of the human body..
2006-11-30 16:31:54 · answer #3 · answered by ¥ï$hãñG 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Skin is an organ.It is called Jack of all trades because it serves the function of protection, nutrition, respiration( in amphibians), excretion etc. It is made up of two germ layers: ectoderm and mesoderm. Ectoderm forms epidermis whose derivatives are sebaceous glands, sudorific glands, and hair. Dermis is formed by the mesoderm. So skin is a compound organ, as it is derived from two germ layers and that is why it is called ecto-mesodermal.
2006-11-30 16:51:45 · answer #4 · answered by Ishan26 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep! Furthermore, it's considered an organ of excretion.
2006-11-30 16:26:13 · answer #5 · answered by modulo_function 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
definitely, and it is the largest organ of the body.
2006-11-30 16:31:57 · answer #6 · answered by ♪ ♫ ☮ NYbron ☮ ♪ ♫ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They say yes, your biggest organ.
2006-11-30 16:27:10 · answer #7 · answered by Chris H 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yes it is...it is the largest organ in our body!!
2006-11-30 22:01:33 · answer #8 · answered by Jaymey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is your largest organ
2006-11-30 16:30:46 · answer #9 · answered by Lottalove 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
of course, and it's considered as the largest organ, obviously it's our outer covering, it surrounds us..
2006-11-30 16:55:52 · answer #10 · answered by GeLo'14 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋