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The outer layer of adrenal cortex is zona glomerulosa. It produces

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a

mineralocorticoids and small concentration of sex corticoids

b

glucocorticoids

c

glucocorticoids and small concentration of sex corticoids

d

mineralocorticoids

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Adrenal cortex has 3 layers.

Zona glomerulosa is the outer layer of the adrenal cortex that secretes mineralocorticoid hormones, mainly aldosterone

Zona fasciculata is the middle zone of the adrenal cortex that secretes glucocorticoid hormones, mainly cortisol.

Zona reticularis is the inner layer of the adrenal cortex that secretes sex hormones, chiefly androgens.

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