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This is the part of the adrenal glands that produce catecholamines (adrenaline/noradrenaline).
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Adrenal medulla
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This is where ACTH is produced, which stimulates cortisol production from the zona fasciculata of the adrenal glands.
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e
Anterior pituitary gland
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This is the layer of the adrenal cortex that produces androgens - DHEA/testosterone.
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c
Zona reticularis of the adrenal glands
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This is the layer of the adrenal cortex that produces mineralocorticoids - aldosterone.
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b
Zona glomerulosa of the adrenal glands
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This is the middle layer of the adrenal cortex which produces glucocorticoids, including cortisol in response to ACTH.
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Zona fasciculata of the adrenal glands
Concept
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2693
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Glucocorticoids
Topic
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Reproductive Physiology
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The ward team are discussing a patient with Cushing's disease, which has occurred as a result of excess production of cortisol (a glucocorticoid).

Where is the usual site of cortisol production?
a