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In which region of the adrenal gland is aldosterone produced?

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Answer: Adrenal cortex

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The adrenal cortex which is the outer part of the gland produces some hormones which is life saving hormones or vital hormones.

Two of those hormones are aldosterone and cortisol. Cortisol helps in the metabolism and helps the body to respond to stress in a balanced way.

The aldolsterone helps in the maintaining the blood pressure of the body. It is a type of mineralocorticoid which is produced by the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex.

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