Zona Glomerulosa

Synonyms

Adrenal Glomerulosa

Glomerulosa, Adrenal

Glomerulosa, Zona

The narrow subcapsular outer zone of the adrenal cortex. This zone produces a series of enzymes that convert PREGNENOLONE to ALDOSTERONE. The final steps involve three successive oxidations by CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP11B2.