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Adrenal Region Gland Forms Location Structure Found Top

Within the exocrine tissue of the pancreas are the islets of Langerhans, regions of endocrine tissue that produce and secrete insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream.

Dentro del tejido exocrino del páncreas se encuentran los islotes de Langerhans, regiones de tejido endocrino que producen y secretan insulina y glucagón en el torrente sanguíneo.

Front adrenal glands location and structure
Back - found on top of each kidney

- contains adrenal cortex (outer region of gland, forms hormones vital to life) and adrenal medulla (inner region of gland, forms non-essential hormones)

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