Question

Which of the two adrenalcortical layers, zona glomerulosa and zona reticularis lies outside enveloping the other?

Answer 1

Adrenal gland:

1. The gland located on top of both the kidney is called the adrenal gland.
2. The hormones secreted by the adrenal gland help to regulate metabolism, blood pressure, etc.

Layers of the adrenal gland:

1. There are three layers of adrenal gland zona glomerulosa, zona fasciculata and zona reticularis.
2. Zona glomerulosa lies outside enveloping the zona reticularis layer of the adrenal cortex.