Gland
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körtel, sekretionsorgan
an organ in the body that produces certain chemical substances to be used in the body or to be discharged into the surroundings
Exempel
The endocrine system includes glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands, which regulate hormones in the body.
Det endokrina systemet inkluderar körtlar som sköldkörteln och binjurena, som reglerar hormoner i kroppen.
The salivary glands produce saliva, which aids in the digestion of food.
Spottkörtlarna producerar saliv, som hjälper till vid matsmältningen.
