Which region of the adrenal cortex consists of cells arranged in parallel cords?
A) zona fasciculata
B) zona glomerulosa
C) zona pellucia
D) zona reticularis

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The zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex consists of cells arranged in parallel cords, which are responsible for secreting glucocorticoids such as cortisol. The zona glomerulosa consists of clusters of cells and secretes mineralocorticoids such as aldosterone. The zona reticularis consists of branching cords of cells and secretes androgens. The zona pellucida is not a region of the adrenal cortex.

Which Region of the Adrenal Cortex Consists of Cells Arranged