ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the biggest endocrine gland in the body?
A
pituitary
B
adrenal
C
pancreas
D
hypothalamus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland of the body. It is present in the neck region and is responsible for the secretion of hormones like thyroxine that control the metabolic rate in the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -The largest gland is the pancreas, which is about 6 inches long. The main glands that produce hormones include: Hypothalamus: This gland is located in your brain and controls your endocrine system.

Detailed explanation-3: -A gland is a group of cells or an organ that makes and releases substances to other parts of the body. Liver is he largest gland in the human whereas Pancreas is the second largest gland in human body.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland weighing approximately 25grams.

Detailed explanation-5: -Pancreas is the second largest gland in human body. It is also called a mixed gland or Heterocrine gland as it has Exocrine parts called Acini, which secretes Pancreatic juice and Endocrine parts called Islets of Langerhans, which secrete hormones like Insulin, Glucagon and Somatostatin.

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