Write true or false for the following statements:

Liver is the largest organ as well as the largest gland of the body.

True

The largest gland and organ found in human body is the liver. It is found below the diaphragm and is triangular in shape. The gland produces bile which help in breaking down lipids to fatty acids (in small intestine). As an organ, it is the largest organ of the body, weighing 1.6kg. It performs various functions like removing and excreting body wastes, synthesizing proteins, bile, plasma, fighting infections in the body, storing vitamins, minerals and sugar, excreting bilirubin etc.


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