Adrenal Cortex

The outer layer of the adrenal gland. It is derived from MESODERM and comprised of three zones (outer ZONA GLOMERULOSA, middle ZONA FASCICULATA, and inner ZONA RETICULARIS) with each producing various steroids preferentially, such as ALDOSTERONE; HYDROCORTISONE; DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE; and ANDROSTENEDIONE. Adrenal cortex function is regulated by pituitary ADRENOCORTICOTROPIN.

Year introduced: 1978(1975)1963-1967

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Tree Number(s): A06.300.071.140

MeSH Unique ID: D000302

Entry Terms:

• Cortex, Adrenal

Previous Indexing:

• Adrenal Glands (1966-1974)

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Anatomy Category
Endocrine System
Endocrine Glands
Adrenal Glands
Adrenal Cortex
Zona Fasciculata
Zona Glomerulosa
Zona Reticularis