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Adrenal cortex is the outer layer of the adrenal gland. It is responsible for producing corticosteroids, which are hormones that regulate a variety of bodily functions. The adrenal cortex is divided into three zones: the zona glomerulosa, the zona fasciculata, and the zona reticularis.
The zona glomerulosa is the outermost layer of the adrenal cortex. It produces mineralocorticoids, such as
The zona fasciculata is the middle layer of the adrenal cortex. It produces glucocorticoids, such as cortisol,
The zona reticularis is the innermost layer of the adrenal cortex. It produces androgens, which are sex
The adrenal cortex is regulated by the pituitary gland, which is located in the brain. The pituitary