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| − | A group of cells that prepare and release a [[chemical]] for use by the [[body]].<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With General Science''. Anderson: Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 2000</ref> | + | A '''gland''' is a group of cells that prepare and release a [[chemical]] for use by the [[body]].<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With General Science''. Anderson: Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 2000</ref> There are two broad classifications of glands: |
| + | *'''[[Endocrine]] glands''' secrete their chemicals directly into the [[blood]] stream. | ||
| + | *'''[[Exocrine]] glands''' secrete through a duct. | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:29, July 13, 2016
A gland is a group of cells that prepare and release a chemical for use by the body.[1] There are two broad classifications of glands:
- Endocrine glands secrete their chemicals directly into the blood stream.
- Exocrine glands secrete through a duct.
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With General Science. Anderson: Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 2000