Q: What is the name of the outer part of the adrenal gland located above the kidneys?


Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers:

The two adrenal glands are located above the kidneys. Each gland has an inner and outer part. The outer part, called the cortex, secretes hormones such as cortisol, which helps the body deal with stress, and aldosterone, which helps regulate the balance of minerals in the body. The inner part of each adrenal gland, called the medulla, secretes fight-or-flight hormones such as adrenaline, which prepare the body to respond to emergencies. For example, adrenaline increases the amount of oxygen and glucose going to the muscles. You can see an animation of this response at the link below.

 Choices:

- nucleus

- mitochondria

- spleen

- cortex


A:
cortex