5 Questions
Which part of the adrenal glands produces the hormone aldosterone?
Zona glomerulosa
Which category of adrenal steroid hormones affects body fuel metabolism?
Glucocorticoids
Where does the adrenal medulla release its hormones?
Into adrenal venous blood
From which tissue does the adrenal cortex arise?
Mesodermal tissue
Which region of the adrenal cortex produces both cortisol and adrenal androgens?
Zona fasciculata and zona reticularis
Test your knowledge of the three major categories of adrenal steroid hormones, including mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and androgens, as well as the functions of the adrenal cortex and medulla.
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