The Largest organ in our body

Greeting all steemians!

Do you know what is the largest organ in our body? Perhaps many people already know it, but maybe there are people who do not know. Therefore, I would like to share this info to all the steemit friends. Skin is the largest organ which covering the entire body.

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The skin

For your information, the skin has different characteristics throughout the body(for example: the thickness, type of colour, and texture). The skin is made up of the three layers call Epidermis, Dermis and Subcutaneous tissue.


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Epidermis-thin outer layer

Epidermis made up of 3 layers,

  1. Squamous cells
  2. Basal cells
  3. Melanocytes

Dermis-middle layer

  1. Contains Blood and Lymph vessels.
  2. Hair follicles and sweat glands
  3. Collagen bundles and fibroblasts
  4. Nerves

Subcutaneous tissue-the deepest layer of skin.

  • Consists network of collagen and fat cells

The Function of Skin

  1. Prevent losses of essential body fluids.
  2. As an immunity.
  3. Temperature maintainance.
  4. Promoting Vitamin D absorption.
  5. Protects the body against physical injury.
  6. The body’s main sensory organ.

How to mantain healthy skin?

  1. Drink plenty of water
  2. Practice sun protection
  3. Shower regularly
  4. Apply moisturizer
  5. Washs hand and face with mild soap
  6. Provides the protection from UV(ultraviolet) light
  7. Consume food rich in vitamin C and E.

Your can Learn more about skin, here
Anatomy and Physiology of skin
skin structure
skin function

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Truly,
@chanelcalestus

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