Multiple choice

The largest gland of the human body is

  1. adrenal gland

  2. liver

  3. salivary gland

  4. thyroid gland
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The largest gland of the human body is the liver. It is almost as large as the stomach. Adrenal glands are small pyramids present just above the kidneys while thyroid gland is also a small bow-shaped gland accommodated behind the throat. Salivary glands are too small and are present in the mouth. Thus, (1), (3) and (4) are all small sized glands, and only option (2) is correct.

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