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What is the function of adrenal glands?

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Adrenal glands:
Adrenal glands are triangular lobe-shaped glands.
Adrenal glands secrete hormones such as epinephrine and norepinephrine.
These hormones are very crucial for the normal functioning of the body.
These glands are also known as suprarenal glands.

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