The Adrenal Gland Consists of the Adrenal Cortex and the Adrenal

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True/False

The adrenal gland consists of the adrenal cortex and the adrenal medulla.The adrenal cortex secretes steroid hormones, cortisol that regulates metabolism of protein, fat, and carbohydrates and aldosterone that regulates salt and water balance.

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Reaction

The process in which substances (reactants) undergo chemical transformation to form new substances (products) as a result of breaking and forming chemical bonds.

Organic Products

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Highest Occupied

Pertaining to the highest energy level that contains electrons in an atom or molecule under ground state conditions.

Molecular Orbital

A region in a molecule where electrons are most likely to be found, representing the quantum mechanical behavior of electrons in molecules.