Question

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

Answer 1

Adrenal Gland:

Adrenal glands are located at the top of each kidney and consist of two zones- adrenal cortex (outer part) and adrenal medulla (inner part).





Regions of Adrenal cortex :

Adrenal cortex is divisible into three regions:

• Zona glomerulosa: It is the outer region.
• Zona fasciculata: It is the middle layer.
• Zona reticularis: It is the inner layer.

Final answer: Zona glomerulosa