The largest organ of the body is the skin, also known as the ____________________ system, or cutaneous tissue
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
integumentary
Rationale: The skin, also known as the integumentary system, or cutaneous tissue, is the largest organ system of the body. It shelters most of the other organ systems, and if examined carefully, it can provide a noninvasive window to observe the body's level of functioning.
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