Question

Adrenal gland is associated with

• A. Pharynx
• B. Pancreas
• C. Kidney
• D. Brain

Answer 1

The correct option is C Kidney

A. Pharynx is a part of alimentary canal that connects nose and mouth to the oesophagus.

B. Pancreas is a heterocrine gland as it acts both as endocrine and exocrine gland. It secretes insulin hormone into blood and act as endocrine gland and when it secretes digestive enzymes and juice through pancreatic duct, it acts as exocrine gland.

C. Kidneys are the bean shaped paired organs present I the abdominal cavity. Each kidney has an adrenal gland on its upper region. Adrenal gland is composed of adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla.

D. Brain is the central organ of nervous system.

Hence, adrenal glands are associated with kidneys.

So, the correct answer is 'Kidney'.