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Zona fasciculata

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is the middle zone of the Adrenal Cortex, deep to the Zona Glomerulosa and superficial to the Zona reticularis. This layer is responsible for the production of glucocorticoids such as 11-deoxycorticosterone, corticosterone, and cortisol in humans.

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Related Terms:
  • Term: Zona glomerulosa
  • Term: Zona reticularis
  • Term: Cortisol

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