adrenal gland

There is one adrenal gland above each kidney. This topic is part of Human Body within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 5 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.

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Above which pair of organs are the adrenal glands located?

Answer: Kidneys

Bonus fact: There is one adrenal gland above each kidney.

Which hormone associated with the fight-or-flight response is produced by the adrenal medulla?

Answer: Adrenaline

Bonus fact: Adrenaline is also called epinephrine.

Which steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex helps regulate stress and metabolism?

Answer: Cortisol

Bonus fact: Cortisol follows a daily rhythm and rises during stress.

The adrenal glands sit on top of what organs?

Answer: Kidneys

Bonus fact: Humans have one adrenal gland above each kidney.

Which glands release adrenaline?

Answer: Adrenal glands

Bonus fact: The adrenal medulla releases adrenaline.

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