zona reticularis of adrenal gland

adrenal gland zona reticularis

The inner zone of the adrenal cortex that produces the enzymes that convert pregnenolone, a 21-carbon steroid, to 19-carbon steroids.

Type Gland
Latin Name adrenal gland zona reticularis
FMA ID 69236

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What is the zona reticularis of adrenal gland?
The inner zone of the adrenal cortex that produces the enzymes that convert pregnenolone, a 21-carbon steroid, to 19-carbon steroids.
What is the Latin name for the zona reticularis of adrenal gland?
The Latin name for the zona reticularis of adrenal gland is adrenal gland zona reticularis.

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