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The largest organ in the human body is the skin. The skin is the largest organ in the body, both in terms of weight and surface area. The surface area of \u200b\u200bthe skin in an adult person can be up to two square meters and it can weigh around 4-5 kilos.<\/p>\n

The skin consists of several layers, the top layer of which is the stratum corneum. The skin protects the body from external influences, such as bacteria, radiation and mechanical damage. In addition, the skin regulates body temperature and acts as a sensory organ that perceives touch, pain and temperature.<\/p>\n

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