Distinguish between simple gland and compound gland.

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Simple glandsCompound glands
$(1)$ They contain isolated glandular cells.$(1)$ They contain a cluster of secretory cells.
$(2)$ They are unicellular.$(2)$ They are multicellular.
$(3)$ Example: Goblet cells of the alimentary canal.$(3)$ Example: Salivary glands.

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