Medically reviewed by Brian H. Wetchler, DO The adrenal glands are two small glands located on top of the kidneys. They ...

The outer tissue of the adrenal glands, known as the adrenal cortex, has three layers that secrete three different hormones: ...

Adrenal means next to the kidney. The adrenal glands are small but very important. They make hormones that help the body work properly and are vital to life. The cortex layer of the adrenal gland ...