List the three distinct zones of the adrenal cortex, from superficial to deep, and identify the group of steroid hormones produced by each

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Zona glomerulosa is the most superficial zone of the adrenal cortex. This region of cells produces mineralocorticoids. Zona fasciculata is the middle zone while the zona reticularis is the inner zone. Zona fasciculata secretes glucocorticoids; zona reticularis secretes glucocorticoids and androgenic steroids.

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