Adrenal Gland Anatomy

anatomy of the adrenal gland parts

ADRENAL GLAND ANATOMY    WHERE IS THE ADRENAL GLAND? The human body has two adrenal glands and one sits on top of each kidney. Each adrenal gland weighs 4–5 g in an adult, about the size of pea. The adrenal glands are first detected at 6 weeks’ gestation. WHAT DO ADRENAL GLANDS DO? An adrenal…

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