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The adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla on the basis of their location within adrenal gland.

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Adrenal glands are paired endocrine glands which are present above the kidneys. The adrenal glands have two regions, namely- outer cortex and an inner medulla.

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The adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla on the basis of hormones produced by them.

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The adrenal cortex is the outer layer of the adrenal gland and the adrenal medulla is the central region of the adrenal glands.

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The adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla on the basis of organs which are targeted by the hormones they secrete.

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The adrenal cortex secretes steroids, namely- glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and testosterone. The adrenal medulla secretes amino acid derived hormones, namely- epinephrine and norepinephrine.

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