Its medulla is under the control of the sympathetic nervous system, and its cortex produces steroids as well as mineralocorticoids like aldosterone.  
The activated plasma protein angiotensin II acts on these organs, stimulating the release of a hormone that stimulates reabsorption of sodium, increasing blood volume and blood pressure.  One portion of it is divided into such parts as the reticularis and fasciculata.  Its medulla is under the control of the sympathetic nervous system, and its cortex produces steroids as well as mineralocorticoids like aldosterone.  Lying atop the kidneys, FTP name these glands whose products include epinephrine.
The activated plasma protein angiotensin II acts on these organs, stimulating the release of a hormone that stimulates reabsorption of sodium, increasing blood volume and blood pressure.  
adrenal glands