Answer:
The term secretion refers to the cell that releases a substance into the extracellular space.
Explanation:
When a cell or organ or gland produce and secretes substance in to extracellular space,this biochemical process is called as secretion.
The secretory products may be hormone, enzymes etc.
This process facilitates the movement of material from one place to another place.
For example, Pituitary gland produce and release prolactin hormone that induces breast cells to produce lactation during sucking process done by baby.
Pituitary gland also secrete different hormones that acts on different glands like adrenal, testes, ovary, thyroid gland etc that in turn produce different hormones like adrenaline,testosterone,estrogen,progesterone, TSH,T3, hormone etc.
2. Cell (Plasma) membrane
4. A cell membrane is made of phospholipids, is flexible, and is found in animal cells. A cell wall is made of cellulose, is rigid, and is found in plant cells.
