I am located above the kidneys and hence are called as supra renal glands. I have two regions adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla. Adrenal cortex secretes the hormones like cortisol, aldosterone and androgens. Adrenal medulla secretes the hormones like adrenaline and nor-adrenaline. I also secrete hormone of fight or flight or the emergency hormone. Who am I ?

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The correct option is B Adrenal gland
Above mentioned all are characteristic features of adrenal gland. Thyroid gland, pancreas and pineal gland do not show these characteristics.

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The cross section of an Adrenal gland has outer __(i)__ and secretes a group of hormones called __(ii)__ and __(iii)__.Inner portion is called __(iv)__ and secretes hormones called __(v)__ and __(vi)__ .

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The correct option is B Adrenal glandAbove mentioned all are characteristic features of adrenal gland. Thyroid gland, pancreas and pineal gland do not show these characteristics.

The correct option is B Adrenal gland
Above mentioned all are characteristic features of adrenal gland. Thyroid gland, pancreas and pineal gland do not show these characteristics.