Indicate Which Gland Is Associated with the Following Characteristics

question 167

Multiple Choice

Indicate which gland is associated with the following characteristics.
-its zona glomerulosa produces aldosterone

• A)adrenal cortex
• B)adrenal medulla
• C)thyroid
• D)parathyroid
• E)pancreas
• F)melatonin

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