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What is the main function of the Zona glomerulosa in the adrenal cortex?

  • Production of sex steroids (estrogens and androgens)
  • Production of mineralocorticoids (aldosterone) (correct)
  • Secretion of catecholamines
  • Production of glucocorticoids (cortisol)

    • Which part of the adrenal gland is associated with the production of glucocorticoids?

  • Zona reticularis
  • Adrenal medulla
  • Zona glomerulosa
  • Zona fasiculata (correct)

    • What is the main product of the adrenal medulla's chromaffin cells?

  • Catecholamines, mainly epinephrine (correct)
  • Sex steroids
  • Mineralocorticoids
  • Glucocorticoids

    • Which condition is characterized by cortisol excess?

    <p>Cushing syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What accounts for the majority of cases of endogenous Cushing syndrome?

    <p>ACTH-secreting pituitary adenomas</p> Signup and view all the answers

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