Question 2 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A
Glands are structures made primarily of epithelial cells, often supported by connective tissue. Exocrine glands release substances through ducts, while endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. A thin layer that separates or connects body structures describes a membrane, not a gland.
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