The Adrenal Glands
Also called the suprarenal glands
Each is functionally two endocrine glands
Adrenal cortex
Outer section of the adrenal gland. Glandular tissue derived from the
embryonic mesoderm
Adrenal medulla
Inner part of the adrenal gland; an extension of the sympathetic nervous
tissue
Also called the suprarenal glands
Each is functionally two endocrine glands
Adrenal cortex
Outer section of the adrenal gland. Glandular tissue derived from the
embryonic mesoderm
Adrenal medulla
Inner part of the adrenal gland; an extension of the sympathetic nervous
tissue
