Which Is Not Correct Regarding the Adrenal Cortex

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which is not correct regarding the adrenal cortex?

• A)The adrenal cortex synthesizes over 25 different steroid hormones.
• B)Its yellow color is due to the presence of stored lipids.
• C)It consists of four different layers,or zones.
• D)Each zone of the adrenal cortex synthesizes a different group of hormones.
• E)Corticosteroid synthesis is controlled by the anterior pituitary.

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