The adrenal gland is situated at

In the ovaries

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In the heart

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The top of each kidney

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The correct option is C The top of each kidney
The adrenal gland is the endocrine gland present at the top of each kidney. It produces hormones like adrenaline, aldosterone and cortisol. The human body possesses two adrenal glands. They are also called as suprarenal glands.

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Why are the Adrenal gland located only above the kidney and not any other part of the body?

As the Adrenal glands only have the function to help us in "emergency situations".

Like, how is - emergency situations related with kidney.

Question 31
Which of the following endocrine glands is unpaired?

(a) Adrenal
(b) Testes
(c) Pituitary
(d) Ovary

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