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Adrenal Cortex
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Adrenal Cortex
Where is adrenal cortex situated?
adrenal cortex forms the outer three-quarters of the gland
What are the Hormones secreted by Adrenal Cortex ?
The adrenal cortex secretes – three major types of steroid hormones:
- Aldosterone – Called Mineralocorticoid
- Glucocorticoids
- Sex Hormones.
What are the three layers of adrenal cortex?
Histologically, the adrenal cortex is divided into three layers, or zones
- Outer zona glomerulosa – secretes only aldosterone.
- Middle zona fasciculata – secretes mostly glucocorticoids
- Inner zona reticularis – secretes mostly androgens, the sex hormones dominant in men.
Adrenal Cortex Zone |
Zone |
Hormones |
Hormones | |
| 1 | Zona Glomerulosa | Outer | Aldosterone | |
| 2 | Zona Fasciculata | Middle | Glucocorticoids | 11-Deoxycorticosterone
Corticosterone Cortisol |
| 3 | Zona Reticularis | Inner | Androgens | Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
DHEA Sulfate (DHEA-S) Androstenedione |
Where is adrenal medulla situated?
- Adrenal Medulla Occupies – One Fourth Of Inner Mass Of Adrenal Gland
- Composed Of Modified Sympathetic Ganglia
- Secrete Catecholamines
Which is the primary precursor of natural estrogens ?
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is the primary precursor of natural estrogens.
DHEA is also called dehydroisoandrosterone or dehydroandrosterone.