Adrenal glands

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Adrenal glands

Illustration of endocrine system, including adrenal glands

Each part of your body's endocrine system secretes certain hormones that help regulate many processes in your body, including your growth and metabolism. Your adrenal glands are one portion of your endocrine system. The adrenal glands secrete hormones that, among other things, help control inflammation.

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