ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
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Author: McKinley
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To describe: The types of exocrine glands, classified by methods of secretion, and how does each method of secretion work.

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Gland is a group of cells that are specialized for secretion. On the basis of their secretions they are classified into Exocrine and endocrine glands. Exocrine gland delivers its secretion through the ducts and not depends on blood for the transport example; sweat and salivary gland.

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