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The adrenal glands (also known as suprarenal glands) are endocrine glands that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and the steroids aldosterone and cortisol. They are found above the kidneys and consist of a series of layers with different structure and functions.ach gland has an outer cortex which produces steroid hormones and an inner medulla. The adrenal cortex itself is divided into three zones: zona glomerulosa, the zona fasciculata and the zona reticularis. The adrenal cortex produces a class of steroid hormones called corticosteroids, named according to their effects.
1 The adrenal cortexâthe outer part of the glandâproduces hormones that are vital to life, such as cortisol (which helps regulate metabolism and helps your body respond to stress) and aldosterone (which helps control blood pressure).hey are located on top of each kidney. Their name directly relates to their location (ad ânear or at; renes âkidneys). Each adrenal gland is comprised of two distinct structuresâthe outer part of the adrenal glands is called the adrenal cortex. The inner region is known as the adrenal medulla.