Glands

GLANDS

Glands are utilized for human consumption and for medical purposes

  • Human consumption
    • Most of the glands are eaten along with the meat. In the case of cattle and buffaloes ovaries and testes are thrown away and other glands are consumed.
    • In the case of small animals all the glands are consumed except the ovaries, which are thrown away.
    • Liver is largely used for human consumption as it is highly nutritive and is beneficial to those who suffer from anemia and poor vision which being rich in vitamin ‘A’ and ‘D’.
  • Medicinal uses
    • Glands produce active principles of hormones, which are beneficial in the treatment of anemia, diabetes and other ailments.
    • They are also responsible for the development of male and female secondary sexual characters.
    • Glandular extracts are very useful for the health of people as they make up the deficiency of hormones in the body.
    • The utilization of animal glands for the manufacture of valuable pharmaceutical products is one of the most notable triumphs of modern scientific research.
    • Considerable attention has been paid in Western Countries to the question of proper collection and utilization of glands as they form a good source of revenue to the slaughterhouses and meat packing industries.
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