Question

The largest gland in human body is

• A. Pancreas
• B. Liver
• C. Pituitary
• D. Thyroid

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Liver

The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Liver is located on the right side of the abdomen, under the diaphragm, on top of the stomach.
2. It is the largest gland in the body, divided into the right and left lobes.
3. Liver detoxifies the blood and secretes a yellow fluid called bile which helps in digestion.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

The pancreas is pear-shaped and located behind the stomach in the upper left abdomen. It is an endocrine as well as an exocrine gland.

Option C:

The pituitary gland is the size of a pea and is located at the base of the brain. It regulates the function of all endocrine glands.

Option D:

The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped endocrine gland responsible for regulating basal metabolism.

Final Answer: The largest gland in the human body is the liver.