- Describe what the word cortex means
- Identify the three layers of the adrenal cortex
- Describe the three major classes of hormones secreted from the three layers of the adrenal cortex
- Describe the basic functions of the hormones secreted from the adrenal cortex
- Remember that adrenal cortex hormones are steroid hormones
- Describe the BASIC function of aldosterone
- Describe the basic functions of cortisol
- Remember that the zona reticularis secretes weak androgens
Source: Images from Marieb 8th Edition