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There are two types of glands in animals: exocrine and endocrine. These are then divided into further subtypes. The glands are responsible for secreting substances into and around the body for a variety of purposes.An Exocrine gland excretes its essential product by way of a duct to some environment external to itself either inside the body or on a surface of the body.

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