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.
Synonyms: Cortex, Adrenal, Adrenal Cortex
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78,63-67; was see under ADRENAL GLANDS 1968-77 ,search ADRENAL GLANDS 1966-74 ,78(75)63-67; was see under ADRENAL GLANDS 1968-77 ,PITUITARY-ADRENAL SYSTEM is available
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D000302
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