Gland
noun
A body part which produces and releases substances that help the body to do certain jobs or functions.
The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate.
Often appears as...
- endocrine gland
- salivary gland
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Technical
noun
A device in machinery that prevents leakage of fluid.
The pump has a gland to prevent water leakage.
Often appears as...
- gland packing
- gland seal
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Technical
noun
A body part which produces and releases substances that help the body to do certain jobs or functions.
The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate.
Often appears as...
- endocrine gland
- salivary gland
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A device in machinery that prevents leakage of fluid.
The pump has a gland to prevent water leakage.
Often appears as...
- gland packing
- gland seal
Usage tips
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/3Inside the Body
The term 'gland' in medicine refers to parts inside your body, not seen externally.
The pancreas is a gland that is hidden inside the abdomen.
Pro Tip 2/3Vital Functions
'Gland' often relates to crucial bodily functions, especially secretion of substances.
Adrenal glands play a key role in response to stress.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Illness
The presence of glands is normal, and not necessarily related to diseases.
Humans have numerous glands that maintain regular body functions.
Pro Tip 1/3Inside the Body
The term 'gland' in medicine refers to parts inside your body, not seen externally.
The pancreas is a gland that is hidden inside the abdomen.
Pro Tip 2/3Vital Functions
'Gland' often relates to crucial bodily functions, especially secretion of substances.
Adrenal glands play a key role in response to stress.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Illness
The presence of glands is normal, and not necessarily related to diseases.
Humans have numerous glands that maintain regular body functions.
Pro Tip 1/3Inside the Body
The term 'gland' in medicine refers to parts inside your body, not seen externally.
The pancreas is a gland that is hidden inside the abdomen.
Pro Tip 2/3Vital Functions
'Gland' often relates to crucial bodily functions, especially secretion of substances.
Adrenal glands play a key role in response to stress.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Illness
The presence of glands is normal, and not necessarily related to diseases.
Humans have numerous glands that maintain regular body functions.
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How a wound heals itself...
consists mostly of hardened cells, called keratinocytes, and provides protection. Since its outer layer is constantly being shed and renewed, it's pretty easy to repair. But sometimes a wound penetrates into the dermis, which contains blood vessels and the various glands and nerve endings
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The evolution of the...
and tear glands that secrete a protective film. But equally important was the accompanying evolution of the brain, with its expansion of the visual cortex to process the sharper and more colorful images it was receiving. We now know that far from being an ideal masterpiece of design,
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How menstruation works -...
Each month beginning around puberty, the hormone-producing pituitary gland in the brain starts releasing two substances into the follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone. When they reach the ovaries, they encourage the internal egg cells to grow and mature.
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The science of milk -...
The droplets combine with each other and other molecules and are then expelled and stored in spaces between cells. Mammary glands eventually secrete the milk through the breasts, udders, or, in the rare case of the platypus, through ducts in the abdomen.
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Human Body 101 PIPE...
Allows three other systems to regulate the body's environment the endocrine lymphatic and urinary systems The endocrine system is a series of glands that use information carried by the nervous system to help regulate the body's processes
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Top 5 Animal Adaptations...
their striking patches may help them stay cool it was found that underneath each darkened patch they had sweat glands but the size of these glands were significantly larger suggesting that indeed their skin plays a vital part in
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The real meaning of soul...
pineal gland which is conveniently located right in the centre of the brain and a Massachusetts country doctor once claimed to have actually weighed the soul as it left the body at death three-quarters of an ounce he said but
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How to make stress your...
to become more compassionate and caring. But here's what most people don't understand about oxytocin. It's a stress hormone. Your pituitary gland pumps this stuff out as part of the stress response.
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Best Animal Escapes PIPE...
but his navigational equipment doesn't stop there wherever he goes glands on his barely laid on a scent that acts like a paper trail allowing him to retrace his steps back home
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Best of Animal Teamwork...
smart enough to cooperate marine iguanas takin too much salt with their food but with the help of special glands they sneeze it out
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How a wound heals itself...
consists mostly of hardened cells, called keratinocytes, and provides protection. Since its outer layer is constantly being shed and renewed, it's pretty easy to repair. But sometimes a wound penetrates into the dermis, which contains blood vessels and the various glands and nerve endings
Video examples
The evolution of the...
and tear glands that secrete a protective film. But equally important was the accompanying evolution of the brain, with its expansion of the visual cortex to process the sharper and more colorful images it was receiving. We now know that far from being an ideal masterpiece of design,
Video examples
How menstruation works -...
Each month beginning around puberty, the hormone-producing pituitary gland in the brain starts releasing two substances into the follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone. When they reach the ovaries, they encourage the internal egg cells to grow and mature.
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The science of milk -...
The droplets combine with each other and other molecules and are then expelled and stored in spaces between cells. Mammary glands eventually secrete the milk through the breasts, udders, or, in the rare case of the platypus, through ducts in the abdomen.
Video examples
Human Body 101 PIPE...
Allows three other systems to regulate the body's environment the endocrine lymphatic and urinary systems The endocrine system is a series of glands that use information carried by the nervous system to help regulate the body's processes
Video examples
Top 5 Animal Adaptations...
their striking patches may help them stay cool it was found that underneath each darkened patch they had sweat glands but the size of these glands were significantly larger suggesting that indeed their skin plays a vital part in
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The real meaning of soul...
pineal gland which is conveniently located right in the centre of the brain and a Massachusetts country doctor once claimed to have actually weighed the soul as it left the body at death three-quarters of an ounce he said but
Video examples
How to make stress your...
to become more compassionate and caring. But here's what most people don't understand about oxytocin. It's a stress hormone. Your pituitary gland pumps this stuff out as part of the stress response.
Video examples
Best Animal Escapes PIPE...
but his navigational equipment doesn't stop there wherever he goes glands on his barely laid on a scent that acts like a paper trail allowing him to retrace his steps back home
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Best of Animal Teamwork...
smart enough to cooperate marine iguanas takin too much salt with their food but with the help of special glands they sneeze it out
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Suzanne Somers
American Actress
Your liver is your vital detoxification organ, and if it becomes overloaded with toxins from the food, drink, or medications you're consuming, you'll have more toxins circulating throughout your body, damaging your organs and glands. Detoxing your liver will help it work more efficiently - and help you slim your waistline.
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Diane Ackerman
American Poet
On some summer days in New York City, the air hangs thickly visible, like the combined exhalations of eight million souls. Steam rising from vents underground makes you wonder if there isn't one giant sweat gland lodged beneath the city.
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Ivan Pavlov
Russian Psychologist
Our experiments not only proved the existence of a nervous apparatus in the above-mentioned glands, but also disclosed some facts clearly showing the participation of these nerves in normal activity.
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Greg Davies
British Comedian
I have no desire to work my adrenal glands any harder than necessary. I like lazing around; it's pretty important to my well-being. But I also get bored, so that's when my culture-vulturing kicks in.
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Adam Yauch
American Musician
I started feeling this little lump in my throat, like you would feel if you have swollen glands or something like that, like you'd feel if you have a cold, so I didn't really think it was anything.
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Dave Barry
American Journalist
If you were to open up a baby's head - and I am not for a moment suggesting that you should - you would find nothing but an enormous drool gland.
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H. L. Mencken
American Writer
War will never cease until babies begin to come into the world with larger cerebrums and smaller adrenal glands.
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Joan Collins
American Actress
If you eat junk, you look like junk. People say, 'It's not my fault, it's my glands.' It's not; it's greed!
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Cynthia Nixon
American Actress
A couple of hanging glands have nothing to do with making someone a man.
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Zig Ziglar
American Author
Success is dependent upon the glands - sweat glands.
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Suzanne Somers
American Actress
Your liver is your vital detoxification organ, and if it becomes overloaded with toxins from the food, drink, or medications you're consuming, you'll have more toxins circulating throughout your body, damaging your organs and glands. Detoxing your liver will help it work more efficiently - and help you slim your waistline.
Quote examples
Diane Ackerman
American Poet
On some summer days in New York City, the air hangs thickly visible, like the combined exhalations of eight million souls. Steam rising from vents underground makes you wonder if there isn't one giant sweat gland lodged beneath the city.
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Ivan Pavlov
Russian Psychologist
Our experiments not only proved the existence of a nervous apparatus in the above-mentioned glands, but also disclosed some facts clearly showing the participation of these nerves in normal activity.
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Greg Davies
British Comedian
I have no desire to work my adrenal glands any harder than necessary. I like lazing around; it's pretty important to my well-being. But I also get bored, so that's when my culture-vulturing kicks in.
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Adam Yauch
American Musician
I started feeling this little lump in my throat, like you would feel if you have swollen glands or something like that, like you'd feel if you have a cold, so I didn't really think it was anything.
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Dave Barry
American Journalist
If you were to open up a baby's head - and I am not for a moment suggesting that you should - you would find nothing but an enormous drool gland.
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H. L. Mencken
American Writer
War will never cease until babies begin to come into the world with larger cerebrums and smaller adrenal glands.
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Joan Collins
American Actress
If you eat junk, you look like junk. People say, 'It's not my fault, it's my glands.' It's not; it's greed!
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Cynthia Nixon
American Actress
A couple of hanging glands have nothing to do with making someone a man.
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Zig Ziglar
American Author
Success is dependent upon the glands - sweat glands.
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