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Ansuz07 t1_ja7ug3j wrote

In biology, an organ is defined as a collection of tissues that structurally form a functional unit specialized to perform a particular function.

Skin meets this definition quite nicely. It is a collection of tissues that form a very discernable structure and fulfill the purpose of providing a protective barrier for our internal organs.

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its-a-throw-away_ t1_ja8473x wrote

. . . and a place for hair to grow, and has sweat pores to help cool us, and . . .

Skin is a really useful collection of tissues.

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[deleted] t1_ja8f50m wrote

Skin is so great. I love skin.

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nim_opet t1_ja8p6eg wrote

Me to, and I keep it on me at all times.

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Prinzka t1_ja9l8yb wrote

Yours?

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nim_opet t1_ja9tl0x wrote

Exclusively, you?

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Prinzka t1_ja9to24 wrote

Well, I own it, so it's mine.

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nim_opet t1_jabged6 wrote

“I don’t wear women’s clothes. I bought them. They are my clothes. I wear my clothes!”

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ZerexTheCool t1_jaacmx3 wrote

Skin totally gets 4 stars.

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Loupax t1_ja9ijgy wrote

Blood also counts, right?

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Ansuz07 t1_ja9invi wrote

No. Blood cells are individual cells and not part of a structural form or functional unit.

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