The second largest gland in the human body is the pancreas. It measures around 6-10 inches in length and is located in the upper left abdomen, behind the stomach. The pancreas has both endocrine and exocrine functions.
Here's how the answer is determined:
- The pancreas is the second largest gland in the body, after the liver. (Source: The pancreas is the second largest gland in the human body measuring around 6-10 inches in length.)
- The liver is the largest gland in the human body. (Source: The liver is the second largest (after the skin) organ in the human body and the largest gland (weighing an average of 1500 g).)
- The submandibular gland is the second largest of the three main salivary glands. (Source: The submandibular gland is the second largest of the 3 main salivary glands, including the parotid and sublingual glands.)
While the submandibular gland is the second largest of the salivary glands, the pancreas is considered the second largest gland in the body overall.
