Definition:
In general, glands secrete things and are classified as endocrine or exocrine. Endocrine glands secrete things into the bloodstream, like hormones. Exocrine glands secrete things that go outside of the body, like mucus and sweat.
In the large intestine, exocrine glands secrete mucus to help keep the ever-condensing waste material (eventual poop) moving smoothly through the colon and into the rectum.
Cancer of a gland is referred to as adenocarcinoma.
Sources:
In general, glands secrete things and are classified as endocrine or exocrine. Endocrine glands secrete things into the bloodstream, like hormones. Exocrine glands secrete things that go outside of the body, like mucus and sweat.
In the large intestine, exocrine glands secrete mucus to help keep the ever-condensing waste material (eventual poop) moving smoothly through the colon and into the rectum.
Cancer of a gland is referred to as adenocarcinoma.
Sources:
- Gland. Biology Online. 5 Sep. 2006 [http://www.biology-online.org/dictionary/Gland].
- Gland. Brainy Dictionary. 5 Sep. 2006 [http://www.brainydictionary.com/words/gl/gland169231.html].
- Gland. Merriam Webster Online. 5 Sep. 2006 [http://m-w.com/dictionary/gland].
