Which endocrine glands are also known as suprarenal glands?

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Adrenal glands:
These are located at the top lobe of each kidney, that is why are called suprarenal glands.
Each such gland is composed of an outer cortex and an inner medulla.
The adrenal cortex secretes the corticosteroids.
The medulla part secretes adrenaline and noradrenaline.

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