Question

what are glands?????????????​

Answer 1

Answer:

A gland is an organ which produces and releases substances that perform a specific function in the body. There are two types of gland. Endocrine glands are ductless glands and release the substances that they make (hormones) directly into the bloodstream.

Answer 2

Required Answer:-

The organs in the body which produces some useful substances for synthesizing and various functions is known as glands.

• Glands plays an important role in the body of animals.
• Glands are located throughout the body.
• There are two main types of glands :- Endocrine glands and Exocrine glands.
• Gland releases hormones which plays specific functions in the body.
• Some of the glands in human body are :- Pituitary gland, hypothalamus, Pineal gland, thyroid gland, pancreas, adrenal gland.