THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

SUPRARENAL 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 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: -What are adrenal glands? Your adrenal glands are two small organs that sit on top of each kidney. The adrenal glands make different types of hormones you need to stay alive and healthy. Hormones are chemicals that travel in your bloodstream and control how different parts of your body work.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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