The adrenal cortex is divided into three layers. Name the outermost layer:
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Correct answer: Zona glomerulosa
The adrenal cortex has three zones: Zona glomerulosa (outer), Zona fasciculata (middle), and Zona reticularis (inner). The Zona glomerulosa is primarily responsible for secreting mineralocorticoids like aldosterone.
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