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Which is the largest gland in the human body according to you?


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Liver:

  1. Liver is the largest gland in the human body.
  2. A gland is a cluster of cells in an animal's body that generates compounds for release into the bloodstream, body cavities, or the animal's skin.
  3. The liver is a large, reddish-brown organ on the right side of the belly that weighs roughly 3 pounds.
  4. It is the largest gland in the body. The liver is both an exocrine and an endocrine gland.
  5. The liver functions as a metabolic factory, producing and degrading a wide range of chemicals.

Liver's Main Function:

  1. Filter blood from the digestive tract.
  2. Detoxify chemicals and metabolize drugs.

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