Situation of adrenal glands

Where the adrenal glands are situated? How many are they and what are their portions?

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Each adrenal gland is situated on top of each kidney (forming a hat-like structure for kidneys), so there exist two glands. The adrenal parenchymal structure is divided into two portions: the most peripheral is cortical portion, or adrenal cortex, and the central is medullary portion, or adrenal medulla.

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