Moreover, additional to tissue prolapse, postpartum diminishment (involution) of the voluminous milk glands in the breast aggravates the looseness of the suspensory ligaments, and of the inelastic, overstretched skin envelope.
en.wikipedia.org The major glands of the endocrine system include the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus, gastrointestinal tract and adrenal glands.
en.wikipedia.org Some sources draw a clear distinction between acinar and alveolar glands, based upon the size of the lumen.
en.wikipedia.org This is because the chemicals stored in the stink glands are unpalatable - being extremely bitter.
en.wikipedia.org In the event the blood supply to any one of the parathyroid glands is endangered through surgery, the parathyroid gland(s) involved may be re-implanted in surrounding muscle tissue.
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