adrenal gland X zone

juvenile zone

A transient cortical layer juxtaposed to the medulla and the zona reticularis; in males, this zone rapidly involutes at the onset of puberty whereas this zone persists in females until the first pregnancy or later in adulthood in non-pregnant females.

Type Gland
Latin Name juvenile zone

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the adrenal gland X zone?
A transient cortical layer juxtaposed to the medulla and the zona reticularis; in males, this zone rapidly involutes at the onset of puberty whereas this zone persists in females until the first pregnancy or later in adulthood in non-pregnant females.
What is the Latin name for the adrenal gland X zone?
The Latin name for the adrenal gland X zone is juvenile zone.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.