why are glands important?

• Glands are those organs or structures present in the body that secrete substances that is synthesized or stored in it. Gland synthesizes a substance and releases the substances.
• Gland releases substance often into the bloodstream is known as endocrine gland.
• Gland releases substances into cavities inside the body or its outer surface is known as exocrine gland.
• Each and every gland has its own functions in our life processes and they keep us healthy.

You can refer to the Meritnation study material to know the functions of different human organs.