Correct Answer:
B. Liver
The Liver (B) is indeed the largest gland in the human body, weighing about 1.5 kg in adults. It performs over 500 vital functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion. Its extensive role in metabolism and detoxification makes it a crucial organ.
- The Pancreas (A) is a gland involved in digestion and hormone production, but it is much smaller than the liver.
- The Thyroid (C) is an endocrine gland in the neck that regulates metabolism, also significantly smaller.
- The Pituitary (D) is a small, pea-sized gland at the base of the brain, often called the "master gland," but it is tiny compared to the liver.