Q. A 35-year-old woman presents to her primary care physician with a six-month history of headache, muscle weakness, and weight loss. She reports that these symptoms have been progressively worsening and that she has been feeling more tired than usual. The patient's vital signs demonstrate a blood pressure of 160/100 mm Hg and are otherwise unremarkable. The physical examination reveals a cachectic-appearing patient with signs of significant weight loss. The patient is referred to an endocrinologist for further evaluation and management. Further testing reveals that the patient has Conn syndrome, a condition characterized by the overproduction of aldosterone. Where is the hormone responsible for this syndrome typically secreted from?

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