Secretor (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The pancreas is a secretor of insulin, which helps regulate blood sugar levels in the body.
- The liver is a secretor of bile, a substance that aids in the digestion of fats.
- The thyroid gland is a secretor of hormones that control growth and development.
- The adrenal glands are secretors of adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, which prepares the body for 'fight or flight'.
- The salivary glands are secretors of enzymes that break down food in the mouth during digestion.