GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A ____ is an organ that produces or releases a chemical.
A
blood cell
B
target cell
C
gland
D
thyroxine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The endocrine system is made up of organs called glands. Glands produce and release different hormones that target specific things in the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -A gland is an organ which produces and releases substances that perform a specific function in the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Endocrine glands release hormones into the bloodstream. This lets the hormones travel to cells in other parts of the body. The endocrine hormones help control mood, growth and development, the way our organs work, metabolism, and reproduction. The endocrine system regulates how much of each hormone is released.

Detailed explanation-4: -secretion, in biology, production and release of a useful substance by a gland or cell; also, the substance produced. In addition to the enzymes and hormones that facilitate and regulate complex biochemical processes, body tissues also secrete a variety of substances that provide lubrication and moisture.

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