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[[File:EndocrineSystem.png|right|300px|thumb|A [[diagram]] showing the location of the '''adrenal glands'''.]]
 
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The '''adrenal glands''' are [[Endocrine Gland|endocrine glands]] located just above each [[kidney]],  
 
The '''adrenal glands''' are [[Endocrine Gland|endocrine glands]] located just above each [[kidney]],  

Revision as of 10:16, 8 June 2019

Key Stage 4

A diagram showing the location of the adrenal glands.

Meaning

The adrenal glands are endocrine glands located just above each kidney,

About the Adrenal Glands

The adrenal glands secrete a hormone called adrenalin.
The target organs for adrenalin are heart, which beats faster in response to adrenalin and the brain, which has improved reaction times in response to adrenalin.