Which hormone is produced by the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Aldosterone
- Step 1: The layers from the outside in are glomerulosa, fasciculata and reticularis. Step 2. Glomerulosa makes mineralocorticoids, fasciculata makes glucocorticoids and reticularis makes androgens. Answer: aldosterone. Why not the others: cortisol is from the fasciculata, DHEA from the reticularis and epinephrine from the medulla.
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