What Does the Zona Glomerulosa of the Adrenal Cortex Secrete

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Multiple Choice

What does the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex secrete?

• A) aldosterone
• B) cortisol
• C) androgens and estrogens
• D) epinephrine

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