The outer part of each adrenal gland produces ________, which increases blood sugar levels and boosts energy.
A) androgen
B) estrogen
C) cortisol
D) melatonin

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Cortisol is the hormone produced by the outer part of the adrenal gland, also known as the adrenal cortex, that increases blood sugar levels and boosts energy. Androgens are sex hormones, estrogen is primarily produced by the ovaries in females and testes in males, and melatonin is produced by the pineal gland to regulate sleep.

The Outer Part of Each Adrenal Gland Produces ________, Which