ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The adrenal cortex is the outer region and also the largest part of an adrenal gland. It is divided into three separate zones: zona glomerulosa, zona fasciculata and zona reticularis. Each zone is responsible for producing specific hormones.

Detailed explanation-2: -The outer part of the adrenal gland (a small organ on top of each kidney). The adrenal cortex makes androgen and corticosteroid hormones.

Detailed explanation-3: -The adrenal cortex produces steroid hormones from its three zones. The zona glomerulosa, the outermost zone, produces aldosterone primarily under angiotensin II stimulation.

Detailed explanation-4: -The adrenal cortex is made up of inner, middle and outer layers. Aldosterone is produced in the outer layer. Cortisol, androgen and estrogen are produced in the inner layer (active zone) and stored in the middle layer (storage zone).