What organ in the body takes up the most surface area when laid out flat?

Question 12 options:

Skin

Small Intestine

Stomach

Large Intestine

1 answer

The organ in the body that takes up the most surface area when laid out flat is the small intestine. When fully stretched out, the surface area of the small intestine is significantly larger than that of the skin or the other options provided due to its length and the presence of villi and microvilli that increase its surface area for absorption.