secretion vs excretion

secretion

Definitions

noun

  1. the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance
  2. a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell

Examples

The nearly all stimulation island of langerhans B cell secretion thrusts out the island element to be able to stimulate the island of langerhans D cell growth chalone secretion.

Cigarette smoking causes lung inflammation, which can lead to oxidative stress, emphysema, small airway fibrosis, mucus hypersecretion and progressive airflow limitation.

The belief that acid secretion declines with advancing age has been widespread.

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excretion

Definitions

noun

  1. waste matter (as urine or sweat but especially feces) discharged from the body
  2. the bodily process of discharging waste matter

Examples

Aminoglycosides, such as gentamicin, cause imbalances of magnesium, calcium and potassium.20In fact, one study showed that gentamicin causes increased excretion of calcium by 5 percent and magnesium by 8.4 percent.21When you take antibiotics, consider a B vitamin complex along with it.

Aminoglycosides, such as gentamicin, cause imbalances of magnesium, calcium and potassium. 20In fact, one study showed that gentamicin causes increased excretion of calcium by 5 percent and magnesium by 8.4 percent. 21When you take antibiotics, consider a B vitamin complex along with it.

The altitiude sickness and diamox can suppository alkalinization of the urine, decreased melt excretion, and unsafe hypercalciuria.

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