Question

The largest gland in the human body is
1. Liver
2. Brain
3. Thyroid gland
4. Pancreas

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Liver

The correct answer is Liver. 

• The liver is the largest gland in the human body.
  • It is made up of specialized cells called hepatocytes.
  • It is situated on the right side of the stomach in the human body.
  • The study of the liver is called hepatology.
  • It is the largest metabolic organ in the human body.
  • It is the organ that stores a large amount of vitamin A.
  • Ammonia and urea are produced in the liver.
  • Hepatitis is a viral disease that affects the liver.
  • Liver is known as the "chemical lab of the human body".
  • Liver is the highest temperature-producing organ.

• The brain is the center of coordination in the human body.
  • The cerebrum is the largest part of the human brain.
• The pancreas secretes enzymes and hormones.
  • Insulin and glucagon are the hormones secreted by Pancreas.
• The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland in the human body.
  • Thyroxin and calcitonin are the hormones secreted by the thyroid gland.