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Which endocrine glands are located above the kidneys?


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Adrenal glands:

  1. The adrenal or the suprarenal glands are a pair of pyramidal-shaped glands located on top of each kidney.
  2. The adrenal glands produce different hormones that carry out a variety of functions, such as regulation of metabolism, electrolyte balance and preparing the body to respond to stress, etc.

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