Lisämunuaiskuorinen
Lisämunuaiskuorinen, also known as the adrenal cortex, is the outer layer of the adrenal gland, a vital endocrine organ located atop each kidney. This region is responsible for producing a variety of steroid hormones essential for numerous bodily functions. It is divided into three distinct zones, each with a specific role in hormone synthesis.
The outermost zone, the zona glomerulosa, is primarily responsible for producing mineralocorticoids, the most important of
Beneath the zona glomerulosa lies the zona fasciculata, the widest zone of the adrenal cortex. This layer
The innermost zone, the zona reticularis, produces androgens, which are sex hormones. While the adrenal glands
Disruptions in the function of the adrenal cortex can lead to a variety of medical conditions, such