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The Adrenal Gland

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Cortex and medulla are the two regions of .......... (thyroid/adrenal).

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Solution

Cortex and medulla are the regions of adrenal gland of kidneys. Cortex is the outer or peripheral part and medulla is the inner part.
So, the correct answer is 'Adrenal'.

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