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lo 1.3. what is the function of the cortex in the adrenal gland?
producing hormones that regulate muscle growth in the body
producing hormones that regulate fat metabolism in the body
producing hormones that regulate salt and water balance in the body
producing hormones that regulate blood glucose levels in the body
breaking down fats in the body

Explanation:

The adrenal cortex produces hormones such as aldosterone (which regulates salt and water balance) and cortisol (which has multiple functions including in glucose metabolism). The options about muscle growth, fat metabolism regulation (not the main role of adrenal cortex hormones in a general sense compared to salt - water balance), and breaking down fats are not the primary functions. Blood glucose regulation is more complex and while cortisol has some role, the most direct and well - known function related to the options given for the adrenal cortex is salt and water balance.

Answer:

Producing hormones that regulate salt and water balance in the body