GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Largest gland of Human body-
A
Liver
B
Heart
C
Kidneys
D
None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The liver is the largest gland in the human body. It is also the largest (internal)organ in our body and can weigh up to 1.5 kg for a human adult.

Detailed explanation-2: -Assertion (A): In human body, liver has an important role in fat digestion. It is the largest gland of human body. Reason (R): The liver secretes bile juice, forms and stores glycogen and play an important role in the metabolism of protein and fats.

Detailed explanation-3: -Liver is the largest gland in human body. It is located in the upper-right portion of the abdominal cavity.

Detailed explanation-4: -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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