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Skin is an organ because the cells make up tissue and tissue makes up organs
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe definition of an organ is two or more tissues working together- which is present in the skin.
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Which organ in human body helps us sense acceleration?
skin
What organ system allows you to feel the heat?
there is no organ,it is the nerve cell that tells us what is hot and cold.it sends signals to your brain.
Which sense organ helps us to sense pain and temperature?
I think it is skin
What is the largest sense organ?
The largest sense organ in the human body is the skin. The skin is not only the body's largest organ but also a complex sensory organ. It contains a vast network of receptors for various sensory experiences, such as touch, pressure, temperature, and pain. These sensory receptors allow us to perceive and respond to our external environment, making the skin a crucial sensory organ for our survival and well-being.
What evidence tells us about the first people in Italy?
the evidence that tells us about the first people to occupy in Italy is the groups from the north slipped through Italy's mountain passes between 1500 B.C.and 1000 B.C. <3
What are the importance of five sense organs?
The importance is that it helps us in many ways .the eye helps us to see ,the nose helps us to smell , the ear helps us to hear , the tongue helps us to taste and the skin helps us to touch (feel).it is also important because it helps us not only to be aware of our surroundings but also helps us to find out the dangers around us.
What is the heaviest organ of body?
The largest organ of the body is liver . there is a major misconception that largest organ is skin or liver is largest organ inside body. but actually speaking , skin which is common or popular name for integumentry system is indeed an organ system, not merely an organ. as skin or integumentry system is composed of skin, hairs, nails, touch temperature pain and other receptors, sweat glands, wax glands, oil glands. skin is better suited as an organ system due to its vast projections and multiple functions.
What is the law for cannibalism in the us?
it is most definitely illegal to consume any human organ including the epidermis (skin).
Who are the experts who told us about the past?
Archaeologists, geologists and geographers find evidence that tells us of the past. Historians record events that become the past.
What is the function of the largest organ of the body?
Believe It or not, it's actually our skin. Our skin protects our inner body, maintains our body's temperature, and gives us our sense of feeling.
How many vital organs are there?
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.
Why can electrical burns be so dangerous?
The skin is largest organ on a human body,and it is the only large organ in contact with the outside environment(of course non sterile-rife with pathogens).a burn to the skin will damage the protection we enjoy from the skin and expose our largest organ to infections of all kinds.
