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How do you know that skin is an organ rather than a tissue?
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A tissue is a collection of cells where as an organ is a collection of tissues.
Audra Weissnat
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∙ 11y agoA tissue is a collection of cells where as an organ is a collection of tissues.
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∙ 12y agoThe skin is an organ by it's definition. Any structure that is composed of more than one type of cell working towards that same purpose is a tissue. Any structure that is a combination of more than one type of tissue is an organ. Since the skin contains blood vessels, nerves, and skin tissue, it fulfills the definition of an organ.
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∙ 14y agoAn organ is a complete structure with a function, such as a heart or kidney, tissue is a small piece of an organ.
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What tissue organ and system are epithelial cells in?
Skin tissue
Is skin flakes a cell tissue organ organ system or organism?
it is an organ, because your skin or epidermis is the biggest organ of you body
Is the skin considered a tissue?
No the skin is not considered a tissue. It is the largest organ in the body. Hope that helped, now answer mine! @Howdoyouhavesex?Stepbystepplease!
Why is skin considered to be an organ but blood is considered to be a tissue?
Blood is considered a tissue because it holds all receiving tissues together. Skin is considered an organ because it holds all of the other bodily tissues and organs in place.
Are epithelial tissues usually rough?
There is gut epithelial tissue which is associated with the alimentary canal which is an organ. The skin is the largest organ and is also made up of epithelial tissue.
How is skin a tissue?
Skin is not a tissue, it is an organ. It is the largest organ in the body in fact. When we speak of skin tissue we're actually referring to the multiple layers of ectodermal tissue that constitute skin.
What tissue organ and system are epithelial cells in?
Skin tissue
Is skin an organ or a tissue?
its an organ
Is skin a tissue or organ?
Skin is an organ. It is the largest organ in the integumentary system, which is made up of skin, hair and nails. An organ is a collection of tissues that share a common function. Skin is made up of several layers of ectodermal tissue, and protects the inside of the body.
Is skin flakes a cell tissue organ organ system or organism?
it is an organ, because your skin or epidermis is the biggest organ of you body
Is there any evidance that the heart valve is a tissue and your skin is a organ?
Your skin is an organ, because it has tissue and tissue makes organs. And the heart valve is an tissue. Bedford Modern School Student Science
Is skin a cell or a tissue?
an organ actually...
What kind of tissue an animal's skin?
ORGAN
What evidence is there that tells us skin is an organ?
Skin is an organ because the cells make up tissue and tissue makes up organs
A tissue in an animal body is what?
Tissue is any organ or muscle in an animal body. The term is often applied to skin, muscles, the outer lining or membrane of an organ. Tissue is flesh. Tissue is any organ or muscle in an animal body. The term is often applied to skin, muscles, the outer lining or membrane of an organ. Tissue is flesh.
Is epithelial a organ?
There is gut epithelial tissue which is associated with the alimentary canal which is an organ. The skin is the largest organ and is also made up of epithelial tissue.
How are tissues differenT from organ?
Organs are viewed as a higher order and structure. Tissues make up organs. Pancreatic tissue is formed and structured into an organ (Pancreas). Epidermis is a skin tissue, but all skin tissues make up the skin organ.
