adrenal gland

adrenal gland sb. (anat.) binyre (fx adrenalin is produced by the inner region of the adrenal gland, hence the name and its release can be triggered for example by exercise or anxiety and its main effect is to mobilize energy reserves to deal with any sudden increase in physical demand), glandula adrenalis;
* With chronic or severe stress, a person’s adrenal glands may fatigue (kan der opstå binyretræthed) .