The outer zone of the adrenal cortex produces
A) androgens.
B) glucocorticoids.
C) epinephrine.
D) mineralocorticoids.
E) steroids.

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The outer zone of the adrenal cortex produces mineralocorticoids such as aldosterone, which regulate sodium and potassium balance in the body. Androgens and glucocorticoids are produced in the middle zone, while epinephrine is produced in the inner zone (also known as the adrenal medulla). Steroids is a general term that encompasses all of these hormones, but is not a specific hormone itself.

The Outer Zone of the Adrenal Cortex Produces