Which organ accounts for about 16% of a person's body weight?
- A. brain
- B. small intestines
- C. skin
- D. liver
44% of players knew the correct answer: C., skin
The skin is the human body's largest organ, and represents 16% of our total body weight. This holds true as we gain or lose weight, since the larger we are, the skin grows to cover the larger area, and vice versa.
Listen and learn more about today's topic with Murray and Tamika.
Question of the Day: The Human Body's Skin
The skin is the human body's largest organ and represents 16% of our total body weight. In this Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the most visible organ on a human.
