Question

The largest gland in the body

• A. Pancreas
• B. Liver
• C. Gallbladder
• D. Stomach

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Liver

The correct option is (B):

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Gland is an organ which produces and releases hormones.
2. There are two types of gland: endocrine gland and exocrine gland.
3. The liver is the largest gland in the human body. It secretes bile juice.
4. The main function of bile juice is to digest the lipid molecules.

Explanation of the incorrect option

Option (A):

1. The pancreas is the 2nd largest gland in the human body.
2. Pancreas secretes pancreatic enzymes to break down foods.

Option (C):

1. Gallbladder is used to store bile which is secreted by the liver.
2. Gall bladder is not a gland, it is a small organ.

Option (D):

1. The stomach is a part of the digestive system which plays an important role in digestion. .
2. Stomach is a muscular hollow organ.

Final answer :The largest gland in the body is the liver.