Gland located on top of the kidneys that produces hormones called corticosteroids that influence or regulate salt and water balance in the body, the bodys response to stress, metabolism, the immune system, and sexual development and function.

ENDOCRINE ORGANS

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Gland located on top of the kidneys that produces hormones called corticosteroids that influence or regulate salt and water balance in the body, the body’s response to stress, metabolism, the immune system, and sexual development and function.

A	Thyroid gland
B	Parathyroid glands
C	Adrenal gland
D	Pancreas

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Your adrenal glands are endocrine glands located on top of your kidneys. They produce many important hormones, including cortisol, aldosterone and adrenaline. The adrenal hormones help regulate several bodily functions including metabolism, blood pressure and your body’s response to stress.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Five classes of steroid hormones are produced in the adrenal cortex: glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, progestins, androgens, and estrogens. However, the amount of progestin, androgen, and estrogen produced by the adrenal is a minor fraction of the total amount of these steroids produced in the body.

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MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ENDOCRINE ORGANS