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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:
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.
*'''[[Endocrine]] glands''' secrete their chemicals directly into the [[blood]] stream.
*'''[[Exocrine]] glands''' secrete through a duct.
*'''[[Exocrine]] glands''' secrete through a duct.