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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. | + | 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. |
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Revision as of 18:23, October 30, 2009
A group of cells that prepare and release a chemical for use by the body.[1] Glands are classified as endocrine glands, which release those chemicals directly into the bloodstream, and exocrine glands, which release them through ducts.
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With General Science. Anderson: Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 2000