Question

What is gland? How many types of glands are there

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 glands. They are:

1.Endocrine gland.

2.Ductless gland.

Answer 2

What are Glands?

Glands are the Organ in our Body that releases a chemical substance which perform a Particular Function.

Types of Glands :-

1. Endocrine Gland
2. Exocrine Gland

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Endocrine Gland :- These are the Ductless Gland which releases substances directly into the Blood.

For Example :-

• Pituitary Gland
• Thyroid Gland
• Adernal Gland

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Exocrine Gland :- These are the Glands which releases the Substance through a Duct or Tube like Structure.

For Example:-

• Sweat Gland
• Salivary Gland
• Mucous Gland

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