Question

How does the skin help in storing food?

Answer 1

Skin:

1. The largest organ in the body is the skin. The human skin mainly consists of three layers - epidermis, dermis and the subcutaneous tissue.
2. The skin help in storing food in the form of fats in the dermis of the skin.
3. Our body stores excess food in the form of fats in subcutaneous tissue.
4. This layer acts as shock absorber and insulator because of fat.