The ________ gland sits along the superior border of the kidney.

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The gland that sits along the superior border of the kidney is the suprarenal gland, also known as the adrenal gland. A is incorrect because parathyroid glands are located on the dorsal side of the thyroid gland in the neck. B is incorrect because the thyroid gland is located in the neck, inferior to the laryngeal prominence. C is incorrect because salivary glands are located in the oral cavity, throat, and neck. E is incorrect because the pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain.

The ________ Gland Sits Along the Superior Border of the Kidney