Totipotency is the ability of a plant cell to develop into a complete plant.

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Zona glomerulosa cells capable of secreting significant amounts of aldosterone because they contain the enzyme aldosterone synthase.

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Zona glomerulosa lacks 17α-hydroxylase. 

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The synthesis and secretion of steroid hormones by the adrenal cortex depend on the stimulation of cholesterol desmolase by ACTH.

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The zona fasciculata/reticularis, is under the exclusive control of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis.

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Negative feedback is exerted by cortisol in the hypothalamic-pituitary axis.

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The zona glomerulosa is controlled via; Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.