Which is the largest organ of the integumentary system (the organ that is involved in protection of the body from damage)? Name two diseases that affect this organ.

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Skin
The largest organ of the integumentary which protects against various infections and damage is the skin.
Two diseases that affect this organ
Many genera of fungi like Microsporum, Trychophyton and Epidermophyton which cause a disease called as ringworm.
EPSD (Epidermal parasitic skin diseases) caused by parasites.

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