PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is your largest endocrine gland:Hint:It’s found in your belly!
A
Adrenal
B
Tummy
C
Pituitary
D
Pancreas
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: -Answer and Explanation: The largest endocrine gland in the human body is the thyroid gland.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pancreas is the 2nd largest gland in the human body. The pituitary gland or hypophysis is the smallest gland in the human body. The Pancreas is the largest endocrine gland in the body.

Detailed explanation-4: -The lining of the stomach, the gastric mucosa, produces a hormone, called gastrin, in response to the presence of food in the stomach. This hormone stimulates the production of hydrochloric acid and the enzyme pepsin, which are used in the digestion of food.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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