HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the largest gland in an adult man?
A
Thymus
B
Liver
C
Thyroid
D
Pancreas
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. That is, about 1/50th of the body weight is because of the liver.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pancreas is the 2nd largest gland in the human body.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Liver. The liver is located primarily in the right hypochondriac and epigastric regions of the abdomen, just beneath the diaphragm. It is the largest gland in the body. On the surface, the liver is divided into two major lobes and two smaller lobes.

Detailed explanation-5: -Liver: The largest gland in the human body is the liver. It is 1.5 kg in weight.

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