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Name the Largest Gland in the Human Body

Name the largest gland in the human body? Where is it located? Find the answer to this question and access the vast question bank that is customised for students.

Answer: The liver is a large reddish-brown organ on the right side of the abdomen that weighs about 3 pounds. 

  • It is the largest gland in the human body. The liver is an exocrine gland that secretes bile into the intestine, an endocrine gland and a blood filter
  • The liver is a metabolic factory that synthesizes and breaks down many substances
  • It is on the right side of the abdomen
  • Detoxifies and purifies the blood 
  • Stores vitamins, minerals and glycogen 
  • It is responsible for the synthesis of plasma proteins, albumin and coagulation factors 
  • Metabolises proteins, fats and carbohydrates to produce and excrete bile.