Question

Injury to the adrenal cortex is not likely to affect the secretion of which one of the following?

• A. Aldosterone
• B. Both androstenedione and dehydroepiandrosterone
• C. Adrenaline
• D. Cortisol

Answer 1

The correct option is C Adrenaline

The Adrenal gland has two sections, the cortex, and the medulla.
The adrenal cortex is the outermost layer of the adrenal gland and consists of three layers, called "zones". The adrenal cortex is devoted to the production of hormones, namely aldosterone, cortisol, and androgens.
The adrenal medulla is at the center of each adrenal gland, and is surrounded by the adrenal cortex. It is driven by the sympathetic nervous system to secrete noradrenaline (norepinephrine) and adrenaline (epinephrine).