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This is incorrect. Cortisol is released by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex. The zona reticularis is responsible for the production of androgen precursors.
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Zona reticularis of the adrenal cortex
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This is incorrect. Cortisol is released by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex. The zona glomerulosa is responsible for the production of mineralocorticoids.
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Zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex
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This is incorrect, the anterior pituitary gland is responsible for the production of ACTH amongst other things. ACTH stimulates the zona fasciculata to produce cortisol. Cortisol is released by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex.
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Anterior pituitary gland
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This is incorrect. Cortisol is released by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex. The adrenal medulla is responsible for the production of adrenaline and noradrenaline.
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Adrenal medulla
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This is correct. Cortisol is released by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex. Cushing's syndrome is caused by high levels of exogenous glucocorticoids, as opposed to Cushing’s disease (caused by an ACTH-secreting pituitary tumour). It is characterised by a range of symptoms including a round 'moon' face, central obesity and abdominal striae. It can also cause psychiatric features such as depression.
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Zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex
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Cortisol
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167
Endocrine physiology
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A 32 year old female patient consults the GP about her reducing regime of steroids. Whilst on a high dose she struggled with low mood, abdominal striae and weight gain. Fortunately, these symptoms have improved significantly since the dose was lowered.

She is keen to learn more about where in the body cortisol is produced.

Which of the following glands is responsible for endogenous cortisol production?
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