The largest gland in the human body is the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The largest gland in the human body is the:
A. Spleen
B. Liver
C. Thyroid
D. Pancreas
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The liver is the largest internal organ and gland, weighing about 1.5 kg in an adult. It performs over 500 functions, including bile production, detoxification, metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, and synthesis of plasma proteins. The pancreas and thyroid are smaller glands, the spleen is not a gland.

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