Glands and Their Secretions

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Title

Glands and Their Secretions

Description

Glands make substances which help the body to develop and do its work. The tear glands secrete a liquid which cleans and protects the eye. The oil glands secrete a substance which keeps hair and scalp healthy. The salivary glands in the mouth and the gastric glands in the stomach secrete substances which aid in digesting food.

Date

1922

Contributor

American Social Health Association

Rights

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Identifier

SWHP0063

Citation

“Glands and Their Secretions,” Gallery, accessed March 28, 2024, https://gallery.lib.umn.edu/items/show/63.