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Question
the adrenal glands are sometimes referred to as the ______ glands because they are located on top of each kidney.
(1 point)
○ supplemental
○ suprarenal
○ subliminal
○ superficial
To solve this, we analyze the term based on the location of the adrenal glands (on top of the kidneys). "Suprarenal" comes from "supra-" (above) and "renal" (relating to the kidney), matching the location. "Supplemental" means additional, "subliminal" relates to below the threshold of consciousness, and "superficial" means on the surface, none of which fit the anatomical location context.
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B. suprarenal