The Endocrine Gland That Is Located Close to the Kidneys

question 15

Multiple Choice

The endocrine gland that is located close to the kidneys and has both a cortex and a medulla is the

• A) pancreas
• B) thymus
• C) adrenal
• D) thyroid

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