MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ADRENAL GLANDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where are the adrenal glands located?
A
In your head
B
in you legs
C
in your toes
D
at the top of each kidney
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are two adrenal glands, one on top of each kidney. The outer part of each gland is the adrenal cortex and the inner part is the adrenal medulla.

Detailed explanation-2: -Adrenal glands, also known as suprarenal glands, are small, triangular-shaped glands located on top of both kidneys. Adrenal glands produce hormones that help regulate your metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress and other essential functions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Adrenal gland. An adrenal gland is located on top of each kidney. Like many glands, these work together with the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. The adrenal glands make and release corticosteroid hormones and adrenaline (epinephrine). These maintain blood pressure and regulate metabolism.

Detailed explanation-4: -The inner part of the adrenal gland (a small organ on top of each kidney). The adrenal medulla makes chemicals such as epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline) which are involved in sending nerve signals. Anatomy of the adrenal gland. There are two adrenal glands, one on top of each kidney.

Detailed explanation-5: -The suprarenal gland (adrenal gland) is located at the top of each kidney; therefore each person has two suprarenal glands. The suprarenal glands are divided into two parts.

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