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Where are the adrenal glands found in the body?


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Location and structure of adrenal glands:

  1. These are conical-shaped glands present on the top of each kidney.
  2. Hence, they are called suprarenal glands.
  3. Each adrenal gland consists of the inner core at the center of the gland and is known as the adrenal medulla.
  4. The other outer part of the gland forms the adrenal cortex.

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