Differentiation of multipotential subcapsular adrenocortical progenitors into corticoid-producing or gonadal-like cells. See the accompanying text for details. Abbreviations: ACTH, adrenocorticotropic hormone; GDX, gonadectomy; LH, luteinizing hormone; LHR, LH receptor; MC2R, melanocortin-2 receptor (ACTH receptor); Sf1, steroidogenic factor 1.