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Name the three zones which are present in Adrenal gland.

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Zona glomerulosa : The outer thin layer constitutes about `15%` of adrenal cortex, and secretes mineralocorticoids.
Zona fasciculate : The middle widest layer constitutes about `75%` of adrenal cortex and secretes glucocorticoids such as cortisol, cofticosterone and trace amounts of adrenal androgen and oestrogen.
Zona reticularis : The inner zone of adrenal cortex constitute about `10%` of adrenal cortex and secretes the adrenal androgen, trace amount of oestrogen and glucocorticoids.
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