Questions: What is produced in the inner zone (zona reticularis) of the adrenal cortex? Cortisol Sex hormones Aldosterone

What is produced in the inner zone (zona reticularis) of the adrenal cortex? Cortisol Sex hormones Aldosterone
Transcript text: What is produced in the inner zone (zona reticularis) of the adrenal cortex? Cortisol Sex hormones Aldosterone
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The answer is the second one: Sex hormones.

Explanation for each option:

  • Cortisol: This hormone is primarily produced in the zona fasciculata, the middle layer of the adrenal cortex. It is a glucocorticoid hormone involved in the regulation of metabolism and immune response.

  • Sex hormones: The zona reticularis, the innermost layer of the adrenal cortex, is responsible for producing sex hormones, specifically androgens like dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). These hormones are precursors to more potent sex hormones such as testosterone and estrogen.

  • Aldosterone: This hormone is produced in the zona glomerulosa, the outermost layer of the adrenal cortex. Aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid that helps regulate blood pressure by controlling sodium and potassium levels in the blood.

In summary, the zona reticularis of the adrenal cortex primarily produces sex hormones.

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