Which of the Following Hormones is Produced in the Zona

Question

Which of the following hormones is produced in the zona fasciculata?
A) glucocorticoids
B) mineralocorticoids
C) estrogens
D) androgens

Accepted Answer

Glucocorticoids are produced in the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex. Mineralocorticoids are produced in the zona glomerulosa, while estrogens and androgens are produced in the zona reticularis.