Glands & Hormones: Biology PSC Notes A gland can be termed as an organ that produces and releases chemical substances into the bloodstream to perform a specific function in the body. The glands present in the human body can be hugely classified into two. They are Endocrine glands – secretes hormones into the bloodstream. Exocrine glands – release their secretions such enzymes, mucus, sebum, sweat, etc. into a duct. Important Glands in the human body The important endocrine glands and their secreted hormones that are essential for the proper functioning of the human body are as follows: Adrenal gland Also known as the 3F gland & 4S gland. Cap-like triangular gland located above the kidney. The adrenal gland is made up of 2 parts Outer Adrenal cortex – makes hormones called corticosteroids that help control salt-water balance in the body, the immune system, metabolism, stress response, and sexual development and function. There ar...
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