The endocrine gland present on the kidney is ..............

Pituitary gland

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Thyroid gland

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Adrenal gland

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Pancreatic glands

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Solution

The correct option is A Adrenal gland
The endocrine gland present on the kidney is the Adrenal gland. The adrenal gland produces various type of hormones like adrenaline and the steroids aldosterone and the cortisol. Each gland has an outer cortex which produces steroid hormones and an inner medulla.
So the correct answer is "Adrenal gland".

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