Question

Give the location of thyroid and adrenal glands.

Answer 1

Thyroid gland:

1. Thyroid is an endocrine gland present in the neck that produces thyroxine hormone.
2. It controls the basal metabolic rate of the body.
3. It is present in the neck below the Adam's apple.

Adrenal gland:

1. Adrenal glands produce hormones that help in maintaining the immune system, blood pressure and metabolism.
2. They produce hormones like adrenaline which is known as the stress hormone.
3. They are also known as suprarenal glands and are present at the top of kidneys.