Adrenal gland has two parts; cortex and medulla. Which of the following is correct______________?
Correct answer: A. Cortex is under the control of ACTH
- A. Cortex is under the control of ACTH
- B. Both cortex and medulla are under the control of autonomic nervous system
- C. Cortex is exocrine and medulla is endocrine
- D. All of the above
Explanation
The adrenal cortex is regulated mainly by ACTH, while the medulla is stimulated by sympathetic preganglionic fibres. The cortex is endocrine rather than exocrine, so option a is the only correct statement.
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