Skin is the largest organ in humans. Here is the effect of fungal abscess on the lung. Normal kidney Atherosclerotic Aneurysm of kidney causing atrophy. Gangerene in a diabetic. D. Organ systems involve multiple organs which cooperate to carry out major tasks such as reproduction or circulation.
Metabolism correlates with body mass, activity and environment.
Metabolism is usually measured by determining the amount of oxygen consumed by an organism or by the amount of heat produced. For humans, most of our energy consumption, at rest, occurs in our skeletal muscles. Basal metabolic rate is determined by measuring the metabolic rate at rest, with an empty stomach and minimal stress. Relative oxygen consumption of different organs in man as a function of work. Let us examine the relationship between metabolism and body mass.