What is a gland?

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The book defines glands as "either individual cells or multicellular organs composed predominantly of epithelial tissue. They secrete substances either for use elsewhere in the body or for elimination from the body. "

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____________________ is an essential component of all body tissues.?

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A receptor that is wrapped in connective tissue is referred to as being __________

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The paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus secretes ________, which stimulates smooth muscle contraction in the uterus.

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When an animal is put to sleep, grief is a natural occurrence

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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