<P> 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 . Each gland has an outer cortex which produces steroid hormones and an inner medulla . The adrenal cortex itself is divided into three zones : the zona glomerulosa , the zona fasciculata and the zona reticularis . </P>
<P> 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 . Each gland has an outer cortex which produces steroid hormones and an inner medulla . The adrenal cortex itself is divided into three zones : the zona glomerulosa , the zona fasciculata and the zona reticularis . </P>
an organ that produces secretions called hormones is known as a
an organ that produces secretions called hormones is known as a
gland
gland