Assertion: Adrenal cortex is not vital for survival and may be removed without subsequently leading to death.
Reason: Adreanl cortex secretes a number of steroid hormones which have only cumulative effects on the hormones of other glands.

Answer

D

Explanation

The outher layer of adrenal is called adrenal corte. This part of adrenal is vitally important for the life and its destribution or removal kills the animal. It secrets a number of steroid hormones which are broadly classified into threegroups, viz. glucocorticids, mineralocorticoids and sex corticoids. fats and proteins, Mineralocorticoids regulate the balance of water and electrolysis is our body. Sex corticoids stimulate the development of external sex characters.