The largest endocrine gland in the body is ______
a) Pituitary
b) Adrenal
c) Liver
d) Thyroid
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Thyroid gland is largest endocrine gland.
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Option (d) Thyroid is the correct answer.
Explanation:
Endocrine gland secretes hormones and releases it directly into the blood without passing it through any ducts. It helps a specific organ of the body to function properly.
Whereas, Exocrine gland secretes enzymes into a separate duct and passes it to the specific tissue or organ.
Of all the endocrine glands in the human body, Thyroid gland is the largest one.
Pituitary and Adrenal are endocrine glands.
Liver functions as both endocrine and exocrine gland.
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