what is adrenal gland and it's types
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Adrenal gland is an endocrine gland that produces a variety of hormones including adrenaline. They are found above the kidney.
It is also known as Suprarenal gland.
ADRENAL GLAND
Adrenal gland is also called suprarenal gland.
4 to 6 gram in weight.
It is ectomesodermal in origin.
It has two parts
Cortex
And Medulla
Cortex has three parts
a.) Zona glomerulosa
It is the outer part of cotex.
It is 10-15% part of cortex.
It secretes mineralocorticoids / aldosterone.
Spherical shaped cells.
b.) Zona fasciculata
It is the middle part of cortex.
It is 50-60% part of cortex.
It secretes gluco-corticoides / cortisol.
Spindle type or long cell is present.
c.) Zona reticularis
It is the inner part of cortex.
It is 5-10% of cortex.
It secretes sexocorticoides.
Network of cells, highly branched.