Adrenal Gland

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.