Adrenal Glands: The Basics 🫘 → These glands sit atop each kidney and are cone-shaped or triangular → The gland is split into two major parts: the adrenal cortex and the adrenal medulla 🫘Adrenal cortex: releases stress hormones like aldosterone and cortisol 🏃Adrenal medulla: releases epinephrine and norepinephrine (encourages “fight or flight” response & alertness) 🧠Save this for later to connect the dots on diseases and hormone imbalance! Check out The Anatomy & Physiology Navigator👉 https: