EMBRYOLOGY
ENDOCRINE GLANDS
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Question
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One on each side of the larynx
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On top of the kidneys
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Behind the orbital bone
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The inner ear
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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: -The Right Adrenal Gland: The adrenal gland on the right side is located on top of the right kidney and is very close to the inferior vena cava (IVC).
Detailed explanation-3: -The adrenal glands are small glands attached to the top of each kidney. The human body has two adrenal glands that release chemical messengers called hormones into the bloodstream. These hormones travel via the blood to have an action in other parts of the human body.
Detailed explanation-4: -Cortisol is a hormone produced by the two adrenal glands, which are located on top of each kidney.