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