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Adrenal glands

The two glands that are located on top of the kidneys. These glands secrete several hormones, including the glucocorticoids which, among other things, influence the way the immune system works, and the mineralocorticoids, which affect retention of water and sodium.

Mentioned in: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Test, Barbiturates, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Corticosteroids, Inhaled, Cortisol Tests, Hypoglycemia, Thyroid Hormones

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