The endocrine gland that is located close to the kidneys and has both a cortex and a medulla is the
A) pancreas
B) thymus
C) adrenal
D) thyroid

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The adrenal gland is located on top of the kidneys and has two distinct regions, the outer cortex and the inner medulla. The pancreas is not located close to the kidneys and does not have distinct regions. The thymus is located in the chest and the thyroid is located in the neck. Therefore, the best choice is C, adrenal.

The Endocrine Gland That Is Located Close to the Kidneys