Adrenal cortex

Adrenal cortex. The adrenal glands are a paired organ that secretes hormones that help the body cope with stress, be it fear, emotional distress, or a significant increase in body temperature.

The adrenal cortex is the anatomical structure of the upper pole of the organ where adrenaline and cortisol are produced. In addition to them, the cortex contains target cells for other hormones (androgens, estrogens, insulin). The cortex develops until the third month of intrauterine development, and