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Why stomach not considered a gland?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 11/14/2022

it is because most glands release the so called hormones or digestive juices,as in the case of liver, away from its origin.But stomach never releases any hormones and the digestive juices release by it act at the same site without transferring it to any other parts.

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∙ 13y ago

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