Endrocrine glands

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Glands are organs that synthesize different molecules and secrete them outside.

Glands are organs that synthesize different molecules and secrete them outside.
Hormone

- chemical messenger produced by glands that regulate activity of target organ
Organs regulated by hormones are known as target organs.
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There are two main types of glands: exocrine and endocrine. Exocrine

There are two main types of glands: exocrine and endocrine.

Exocrine glands

secrete molecules into body cavities or out of the body.
Glands inside our mouth, stomach and intestine secrete enzymes. They neutralize pathogens and digest food.
Lacrimal glands secrete tears.
Sweat glands produce sweat
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Endocrine glands secrete molecules called hormones into the blood. Organs regulated

Endocrine glands secrete molecules called hormones into the blood.
Organs regulated

by hormones are known as target organs.