The adrenal glands are located ________ .

behind the thyroid glands

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on the kidneys

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in the mouth

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in the throat

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Solution

The correct option is B
on the kidneys

The adrenal glands, located on the top of each kidney, produce hormones that help the body control blood sugar. Adrenaline is secreted directly into the blood and carried to different parts of the body. The target organs or the specific tissues on which it acts include the heart.

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