Adrenal Cortex Flashcards

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Adrenal Cortex

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Mnemonic = GFR-ACD

Zona Glomerulosa (outside): MINERALOCORTICOIDS > mainly Aldosterone

Zona Fasiculata (middle):
GLUCOCORTICOIDS > mainly Cortisol
Zona Reticularis (inside):
ANDROGENS > mainly Dehydroepiandrosterone
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