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Animal adrenal gland

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-001450

1. Paired glands situated in the retroperitoneal tissues at the superior pole of each kidney.

2. A pair of small glands, one located on top of each kidney. They produce steroid hormones, adrenaline and noradrenaline, which help control control heart rate, blood pressure, and other important body functions.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENV-001450
FieldEnvironment
SubjectBiological substances
ReferencesNIH Genetics Home Reference Glossary
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-001450",
  "term": "Animal adrenal gland",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Animal Adrenal Gland",
  "definition": "1. Paired glands situated in the retroperitoneal tissues at the superior pole of each kidney.\n\n2. A pair of small glands, one located on top of each kidney. They produce steroid hormones, adrenaline and noradrenaline, which help control control heart rate, blood pressure, and other important body functions.",
  "subject": "Biological substances",
  "references": [
    "NIH Genetics Home Reference Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/animal-adrenal-gland/"
}

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