Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which is the smallest gland in human body?

  1. Liver

  2. Thyroid

  3. Pituitary

  4. Salivary Glands
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Explanation

The pituitary gland, often called the 'master gland,' is the smallest gland in the human body - approximately the size of a pea (about 0.5 grams) and located at the base of the brain. Despite its small size, it produces and regulates numerous hormones that control other endocrine glands and bodily functions. The liver is much larger, the thyroid is also small but larger than the pituitary, and salivary glands are visibly larger.

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