Which of the following pairs comprises of the smallest and the largest endocrine glands of human respectively?

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Answer

Pineal body-thyroid

Explanation

The smallest endocrine gland in the human body is the pineal body, and the largest endocrine gland is the thyroid.

Key Points

  • The pineal body is located in the brain and secretes melatonin.
  • The thyroid gland is located in the neck and regulates metabolism.
  • The liver is the body's largest gland overall, but not a pure endocrine gland.

Additional Information

  • Some sources cite the pituitary as the smallest, but the pineal body is actually smaller.
  • The thyroid gland produces thyroxine with the help of iodine.
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