MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The pituitary gland is called the ‘master gland’ as the hormones it produces control so many different processes in the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -What hormones do my adrenal glands produce? The adrenal cortex produces three hormones, from three different layers: 1. Mineralocorticoids: the most important of which is aldosterone.