Which is the largest gland in human body?

A. Liver

B. Pancreas 

C. Thyroid

D. Hypothalamus

Solution: A

Liver is the largest gland of human body. Liver is a spongy mass of wedge-shaped lobes that has many metabolic and secretory functions.

It is located on the right side of the abdomen.

Hence, option (A) is correct. 

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