Multiple choice

The largest gland in the human body is

  1. pancreas

  2. thyroid

  3. liver

  4. pituitary

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The liver is the largest internal organ and gland in the human body, weighing approximately 1.4-1.6 kg in adults. It performs over 500 vital functions including detoxification, protein synthesis, and bile production. The thyroid is much smaller, while the pancreas and pituitary gland are significantly smaller in size.