There are 2 of them. On top of each kidney.
adrenal gland.
That is the Adrenal gland. Another name for this is the Suprarenal gland.
In man the location of the adrenal glands is that of directly anterior to the kidneys while the adrenal glands in the fetal pig is found near the aorta towards the cephalic end of the kidneys.
The enlargement of the adrenal gland is called adrenal gland hypertrophy.
The Adrenal Gland. This gland is divided into two categories, the Adrenal Cortex and the Adrenal Medulla. The Adrenal Medulla produced epinephrine and norepinephrine. Epinephrine is also known as adrenaline, and the beginning of the word, "adrenal", is the same name as the gland, The Adrenal Gland.
The adrenal cortex, where aldosterone is produced, is part of the adrenal gland.
The adrenal gland rests on the kidneys
The central portion of the adrenal gland is known as the adrenal medulla. The function of the adrenal medulla is to secrete epinephrine into the body.
Thickening of the adrenal gland refers to an increase in the size or density of the adrenal gland. This can be due to various conditions such as adrenal hyperplasia, adrenal nodules, or tumors. It may lead to symptoms such as hormonal imbalances or adrenal insufficiency.
The adrenal gland
the adrenal gland
The adrenal gland