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What is the outermost zone of the adrenal cortex , what primary hormones are secreted from each zone, and what are their functions?

Author: Krystal Pickard



Answer:

Zona glomerulosa - directly under the outer connective tissue capsule of the adrenal gland- secretes mineralocorticoids - primary function is to maintain sodium homeostasis, it also increases water retention and promotes the loss of K+ and hydrogen ions


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