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MeSH Heading: Adrenal Cortex
Tree Number(s): A06.300.071.140
Unique ID: D000302
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000302
Annotation: PITUITARY-ADRENAL SYSTEM is available
Scope Note: The outer layer of the adrenal gland. It is derived from MESODERM and comprised of three zones (outer ZONA GLOMERULOSA, middle ZONA FASCICULATA, and inner ZONA RETICULARIS) with each producing various steroids preferentially, such as ALDOSTERONE; HYDROCORTISONE; DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE; and ANDROSTENEDIONE. Adrenal cortex function is regulated by pituitary ADRENOCORTICOTROPIN.
Previous Indexing: Adrenal Glands (1966-1974)
Public MeSH Note: 78,63-67; was see under ADRENAL GLANDS 1968-77
Online Note: search ADRENAL GLANDS 1966-74
History Note: 78(75)63-67; was see under ADRENAL GLANDS 1968-77
Date Established: 1978/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2018/06/30

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