Question 18
MediumOriginal questionWhich is the largest gland in the human body?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The liver weighs about 1.5 kg in an adult and is the largest gland.
It makes bile, stores glycogen and removes toxins from the blood.
Worth noting
The pituitary is called the master gland because it controls other glands, not because it is large; it is pea-sized.
- Concept
- The liver
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
- Your timeYours
- —
Practise this chapter →
Ten questions from Biology, Human Body and Health, at your own pace.