Which is the largest gland in the human body?
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Thyroid
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Liver
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Pancreas
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The liver is the largest gland in the human body, weighing about 1.5 kg in adults. It performs over 500 functions including detoxification, protein synthesis, and bile production. The thyroid and pancreas are much smaller endocrine glands. The liver is both a gland and the largest internal organ.