PATHOLOGY

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.

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: -Each adrenal gland is composed of two distinct parts: the outer part called the ‘adrenal cortex’ and the inner part called the ‘adrenal medulla’.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cortex: The cortex is the outer part of your adrenal gland, and it releases corticosteroid and mineralocorticoid hormones. The adrenal cortex also stimulates the production of small amounts of male sex steroid hormones (androgenic steroids).