Yes
No, they are inferior.
Yes.
no, the adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys.
the adrenal glands
Yes, if you donate a kidney, your adrenal glands will remain intact. The adrenal glands are located on top of each kidney, but during a kidney donation surgery, only the kidney is removed while the adrenal gland is preserved. Therefore, your body will still have one functioning adrenal gland after the donation.
Adrenal Glands
The adrenal glands secrete epinephrine. These glands are located atop each kidney.
Kidney stones are typically formed in the kidneys and urinary tract, not in the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are responsible for producing hormones and are not involved in the formation of stones. However, certain conditions affecting the kidneys can also impact the adrenal glands indirectly. Therefore, while kidney stones cannot be found in the adrenal glands, issues related to kidney health can influence overall adrenal function.
Adrenal glands
2, one on each kidney
adrenal glands.
The adrenal glands are what lie on top to the kidney.