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Integumentary system

2 questions tagged Integumentary system β€” spanning every one of the seven Ws.

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Why do our fingernails grow continuously?

Nails keep growing because cells in the nail matrix keep dividing throughout life. They protect the fingertips and help with gripping and fine touch.

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Which human organ has the largest surface area?

The skin has the largest surface area of any organ in the human body, covering roughly 1.5 to 2 square meters in an average adult. It is also the body’s first line of defense.

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