The adrenal cortex is NOT involved in A)regulation of blood glucose. B)regulation of Na⁺ balance. C)regulation of Ca²⁺ balance. D)regulation of reproduction.

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The adrenal cortex is involved in the regulation of blood glucose (via glucocorticoids), sodium and potassium balance (via mineralocorticoids), and has a minor role in the regulation of reproduction through the secretion of sex steroids. However, it does not play a direct role in the regulation of calcium balance, which is primarily regulated by the parathyroid hormone and calcitonin.

The Adrenal Cortex Is NOT Involved in