The outer covering of the two adrenal glands that releases hormones important for dealing with stress is the adrenal ________.
A) simplex
B) medulla
C) ganglia
D) cortex

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The outer covering of the adrenal gland, the cortex, releases hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone that are important for dealing with stress. The adrenal medulla releases hormones such as adrenaline and noradrenaline, which also play a role in the body's stress response, but are not part of the outer cortex.

The Outer Covering of the Two Adrenal Glands That Releases