Match the zone of the adrenal cortex with its respective function: Zona fasciculata | Secretes glucocorticoids that regulate metabolism; Zona reticularis | Secretes mineralocortico... Match the zone of the adrenal cortex with its respective function: Zona fasciculata | Secretes glucocorticoids that regulate metabolism; Zona reticularis | Secretes mineralocorticoids that regulate fluid homeostasis; Zona glomerulosa | Secretes sex hormones and small amounts of glucocorticoids.

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The question is asking to match specific zones of the adrenal cortex with their corresponding functions related to hormone secretion.

Answer

Zona fasciculata secretes glucocorticoids; Zona reticularis secretes sex hormones; Zona glomerulosa secretes mineralocorticoids.
  1. Zona fasciculata: Secretes glucocorticoids that regulate metabolism. 2. Zona reticularis: Secretes sex hormones and small amounts of glucocorticoids. 3. Zona glomerulosa: Secretes mineralocorticoids that regulate fluid homeostasis.
Answer for screen readers
  1. Zona fasciculata: Secretes glucocorticoids that regulate metabolism. 2. Zona reticularis: Secretes sex hormones and small amounts of glucocorticoids. 3. Zona glomerulosa: Secretes mineralocorticoids that regulate fluid homeostasis.

More Information

The adrenal cortex consists of three layers, each with unique hormone secretions: glucocorticoids for metabolism, sex steroids for reproductive functions, and mineralocorticoids for electrolyte balance.

Tips

A common mistake is confusing the zones and their functions. Remember: F for fasciculata and 'fat metabolism' (glucocorticoids), G for glomerulosa and 'groundwater balance' (mineralocorticoids), R for reticularis and 'reproductive hormones'.

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