Adrenal gland

In mammals, the adrenal glands (also known as suprarenal glands or colloquially as kidney hats) are the triangle-shaped endocrine glands that sit atop the kidneys; their name indicates that position (ad, "near" or "at" + renes, "kidneys"). They are chiefly responsible for regulating the stress response through the synthesis of corticosteroids and catecholamines, including cortisol and adrenalin.

Related Topics:
Mammal - Endocrine gland - Kidney - Stress - Synthesis - Corticosteroid - Catecholamine - Cortisol - Adrenalin

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