Question

Largest endocrine gland of human is

• A. Pituitary
• B. Thyroid
• C. Suprarenal
• D. Thymus

Answer 1

The correct option is (D):

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland of the body. ​
2. It is present in the neck region and is responsible for the secretion of hormones like thyroxine that control the metabolic rate in the body. ​

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option (A):

1. Pituitary gland is present around the base of the hypothalamus.
   
2. It is a small structure acting as the control structure for all the endocrine glands in the body.
   

Option (B):

1. ​Thymus is present at the upper part of the sternum or breastbone.
   
2. It helps with the immune functions of the body.
   

Option (C):

1. ​Suprarenal glands are the adrenal glands present at the top of the kidney.
   
2. It is responsible for releasing the adrenalin hormone as a flight or flight response.
   

Final Answer: Largest endocrine gland of human is thyroid.