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adrenal glands

  1. Two small glands , one located near the upper part of each kidney , that function in the endocrine system . Part of each adrenal gland secretes adrenaline ; another part secretes other important hormones .


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Adrenin is a substance secreted into the blood by the adrenal glands.

The rapid secretion of the adrenal glands during anger is itself aroused by the nerve running to this gland.

Again, the kidneys, and especially the adrenal glands, influence the hair.

Similar calcium deposits were seen frequently in the adrenal glands, in their cortex, or at the border of the cortex and medulla.

The constant stimulation will ultimately turn my overworked adrenal glands into a jelly-like mess of cystic quivering goo.

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