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Adrenal Glands Produce adrenaline which signals the rest. of the body to prepare for fight or flight. Adrenaline Controls the fight or flight response to. provide sudden bursts of energy and. strength. Endocrine glands Glands secrete hormones that regulate. processes such as growth, reproduction, and. nutrient use (metabolism) by body cells. Estrogen A female sex hormone produced by the. ovaries: men secrete smaller amounts from. the testes.
The adrenal glands lie atop the kidneys and produce several different types of hormones. The inner core, or medulla, of the adrenal glands produces stress hormones like epinephrine--adrenaline--while the outer layer or cortex produces androgens, the family of male steroids that includes testosterone. The adrenal glands are a source of testosterone for both men and women.