Gland
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− | The function of a gland is to remove, alter or concentrate substances from the [[ | + | The function of a gland is to remove, alter or concentrate substances from the [[Blood|blood]], ready to be secreted. Glands are a specialised group of cells that can be [[Endocrine|endocrine]] or [[Exocrine|exocrine]]<ref>https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gland</ref>. |
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Latest revision as of 09:42, 10 December 2018
The function of a gland is to remove, alter or concentrate substances from the blood, ready to be secreted. Glands are a specialised group of cells that can be endocrine or exocrine[1].