Adrenal cortex
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The adrenal cortex is the outer region and also the largest part of the adrenal gland. It is divided into three separate zones: zona glomerulosa, zona fasciculata and zona reticularis. Each zone is responsible for producing specific hormones. It is also a secondary site of androgen synthesis.[2]
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Adrenal cortex | |
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Precursor | mesoderm[1] |
Identifiers | |
Latin | cortex glandulae suprarenalis |
MeSH | D000302 |
TA98 | A11.5.00.007 A13.2.03.005 |
TA2 | 3881 |
FMA | 15632 |
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