Question

Which gland is located right above the kidneys?

Answer 1

Kidneys:

1. In vertebrates, the kidneys are two organs that resemble reddish-brown beans.
2. These two bean-shaped organs vary from the size of a hand.
3. Just above the kidneys, are the glands, called adrenal glands, each kidney possesses one adrenal gland.
4. The right adrenal gland is pyramidal in structure, whereas the left adrenal gland has a semilunar shape.
5. Greater in size than the right is the left adrenal gland.
6. The glands typically measure 5 by 3 cm and weigh 7 to 10 grams when combined.
7. The immune system, blood pressure, response to stress, and other vital processes are all controlled by hormones that are produced by the adrenal glands.