Adrenal glands refer to a pair of endocrine glands that release hormones that prepare the body for emergencies and stressful situations and also release small amounts of the sex hormones.
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Adrenal glands refer to two (2) small glands, located on top of the kidneys, that are part of the endocrine system and secrete several hormones, including cortisol, epinephrine, and norepinephrine, that are involved in responses to stress.
They are Endocrine glands, located on top of each kidney, that secrete hormones and affect metabolism; that arouse the body, regulate salt balance, adjust the body to stress, and affect sexual functioning.
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