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Largest gland of the body is...

Largest gland of the body is

A

Pancreas

B

Thyroid

C

Pituitary

D

Liver

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Question**: The question asks for the largest gland in the human body. 2. **List the Options**: The options provided are: - A) Pancreas - B) Thyroid - C) Pituitary - D) Liver 3. **Analyze Each Option**: - **Pancreas**: While it is an important gland involved in digestion and hormone regulation, it is not the largest. - **Thyroid**: This gland regulates metabolism but is smaller compared to others. - **Pituitary**: Known as the "master gland" because it controls other endocrine glands, but it is not the largest. - **Liver**: The liver is known to be the largest gland in the body and has many metabolic and secretory functions. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the largest gland of the body is the **Liver**. 5. **Final Answer**: The largest gland of the body is the **Liver**. ---
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