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Q: What is the function of zona glomerulosa?
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Which hormone is secreted by the zona glomerulosa?

AldosteroneAldosteroneMineralocorticoids


Which layer of the adrenal gland secretes glucocorticoid?

The layer of the suprarenal gland responsible for mineralocorticoid production is the zona glomerulosa.


Which pair correctly match the adrenal gland zone or area with the class of horomones it produces?

zona glomerulosa: mineralocorticoids


Which pairs correctly match the adrenal gland zone or area with the class of hormones it produces?

zona glomerulosa/mineralocorticoids


What hormones produced by each zone of the adrenal cortex?

Outer zona glomerulosa secrets the hormone called as aldosterone. Middle zona fasciculata secretes the hormone called as cortisol and hydrocortisone. Inner zona reticulosa secretes the androgens.


What hormone does zona reticularis produce?

The zona reticularis produces androgens. The most important androgens such as:TestosteroneDihydrotestosterone (DHT)Androstenedione (Andro)Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)


Which of the following pairs correctly match the adrenal gland zone or area with the class of hormones it produces?

zona glomerulosa/mineralocorticoids


What is adrenal cortex?

You have the cortex and medulla in the adrenal gland. You have zona glomerulosa, zona fasciculata and zona reticularis in the cortex. It mainly secrets the hormones cortisol and hydrocortisones along with little sex hormones.


How does Atrial natriuretic peptide reduce blood volume and pressure?

ANP acts to reduce the water, sodium and adipose loads on the circulatory system, thereby reducing blood pressure. ANP has exactly the opposite function of the aldosterone secreted by the zona glomerulosa.


What hormone increases excretion of electrolytes by the kidneys?

Aldosterone, secreted by the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal gland, will make your kidneys excrete more potassium and acid in urine, but it will make your kidneys absorb more sodium.


What are the zones of the adrenal gland?

There are two parts to the adrenal gland, the outer portion called the Adrenal Cortex, and the inner portion called the Adrenal Medulla.


Where does Prednisone come from?

mineralocorticoid is synthesized in zona glomerulosa of adrenal cortex