SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 40

SSC MTS - 18 July 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q40

Which of the following is the largest gland in the human body?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Liver.

The liver is the largest solid organ and the largest gland in the human body. It is located in the upper right section of the abdomen and sits below the diaphragm. It typically weighs around 3 pounds. It carries out over 500 essential tasks. The roles of the liver include detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of chemicals that help digest food. It is part of the digestive system.