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The adrenal glands consist of an outer cortex and a central medulla, each producing distinct hormones essential for various bodily functions. The adrenal cortex is responsible for producing steroid hormones, including mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids, while the adrenal medulla produces catecholamines like epinephrine and norepinephrine, which are involved in the fight-or-flight response. The pancreas, located in the curve of the duodenum, contains endocrine islets that secrete hormones such as insulin
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