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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>  Glands are classified as [[endocrine]] glands, which release those chemicals directly into the [[blood]]stream, and [[exocrine]] glands, which release them through [[duct]]s.

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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