The largest gland in the human body is the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The largest gland in the human body is the:
A. Pancreas
B. Spleen
C. Liver
D. Thyroid
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The liver is the largest internal organ and gland, weighing about 1.5 kg in an adult. It performs over 500 functions, including bile production, detoxification, metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, and synthesis of plasma proteins. The pancreas and thyroid are smaller glands, the spleen is not a gland.

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The AB blood group in the ABO system is an example of:
A. Multiple allelism only
B. Incomplete dominance
C. Codominance
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Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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Correct Answer: Option C


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