Normal·Endocrine·Adrenal gland
Adrenal cortex — GFR zones
Stain: H&E·Magnification: 10x·Tissue: Adrenal cortex·3 labeled regions
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Three concentric zones: Glomerulosa (aldosterone) → Fasciculata (cortisol) → Reticularis (androgens). 'GFR — Salt → Sugar → Sex'.
Labeled regions (3)
- 1Zona glomerulosa
Outer; clustered cells; produces aldosterone.
- 2Zona fasciculata
Middle; cords of pale 'spongiocytes' loaded with lipid.
- 3Zona reticularis
Inner; smaller darker cells; sex steroids.
