Government programs to reduce acid rain have resulted in cleaner emissions from u. s. industries in recent years. as a result, the sulfate concentration in rainwater has declined significantly. but the sulfate concentration in some lakes is showing little, if any, change. why might this be true?

This is true because certain manufacturing companies and other industries still donot comply with the governmental regulations and release the toxic wastes containing sulfates, into the water bodies. This contaminates them and the maximum allowed sulfate level of the water body exceeds its limit. 

the glands which are associated with each description is given below:

pancreas - is an endocrine and exocrine gland that secretes juices with enzymes for digestion. salivary glands- with protection and digestion in the mouth. liver- secretes bile for digestion.   lachrymal glands - secrete tears to moisten eyes and protect them from particles and infection.   sweat gland -regulates water, salt, and temperature. oil glands - to form a protective barrier on the skin.   goblet cells - secrete mucus for protection.