Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology what is the gland present above the kidney like its cap Thyroid Adrenal Thymus Pituitary Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation The adrenal glands sit atop each kidney like a cap. They produce hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. The name literally means 'near the kidney'. Other options are endocrine glands but not positioned above kidneys.