Consider the following statements regarding the adrenal gland: The adrenal gland is located on top of the kidneys. It is divided into the cortex and medulla. The adrenal cortex produces adrenaline. The adrenal medulla produces cortisol. Which of the above statements are correct?

Step-by-step solution

Our body has one pair of adrenal glands, one at the anterior part of each kidney. The gland is composed of two types of tissues. The centrally located tissue is called the adrenal medulla, and outside this lies the adrenal cortex (Figure 22.4 b). Underproduction of hormones by the adrenal cortex alters carbohydrate metabolism causing acute weakness and fatigue leading to a disease called Addison’s disease.