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Pathways by adrenal cortical region

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The adrenal cortex is divided into three zones according to anatomical appearance and steroid production:

  • zona glomerulosa: mineralocorticoids
  • zona fasciculata} glucocorticoids and
  • zona reticularis} weak androgens.

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