Body - Drüsen und Hormone

an organ in the body that produces certain chemical substances to be used in the body or to be discharged into the surroundings

Drüse

a sebaceous gland located in the eyelid that produces and secretes oil to lubricate the surface of the eye

Tarsaldrüse

a small gland located at the base of the brain that secretes hormones and regulates various bodily functions

Hypophyse

a small endocrine gland located in the brain that secretes melatonin and helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle

Zirbeldrüse

an endocrine gland located in the neck that produces hormones essential for regulating metabolism and growth

Schilddrüse

a small endocrine gland near the thyroid gland that produces parathyroid hormone

Nebenschilddrüse

a specialized organ of the immune system located near the heart that produces T cells and plays a crucial role in the development of the immune system in early life

Thymus

a small endocrine organ located on top of the kidneys that produces hormones

Nebenniere

a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates electrolyte balance and fluid levels in the body

Aldosteron

a class of hormones produced by the adrenal glands

Kortikosteroid

a body hormone produced in case of anger, fear, or excitement that makes the heart beat faster and the body react quicker

Adrenalin

a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates the production and release of cortisol from the adrenal glands

Adrenocorticotropes Hormon

a hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland that regulates water balance in the body

antidiuretisches Hormon

a hormone that stimulates growth, development, and metabolism in the body

Wachstumshormon

a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that regulates ovulation and testosterone production

luteinisierendes Hormon

a hormone that regulates the growth and development of follicles in the ovaries and the production of sperm in the testes

follikelstimulierendes Hormon

a hormone that regulates childbirth, lactation, and social bonding

Oxytocin

a hormone that stimulates milk production and plays a role in reproductive functions

Prolaktin

a hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones

thyreoidea-stimulierendes Hormon

an enzyme involved in regulating blood pressure and fluid balance by initiating the production of angiotensin II

Renin

a peptide hormone that constricts blood vessels and stimulates the release of aldosterone

Angiotensin

a hormone that stimulates the production of red blood cells in the body

Erythropoietin

a hormone that raises blood sugar levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen in the liver

Glukagon

a hormone that is responsible for controlling the level of glucose in the blood, the lack of which can cause diabetes

Insulin

a hormone primarily responsible for female reproductive development and regulation

Östrogen

a hormone produced by the ovaries that plays a vital role in regulating the menstrual cycle and supporting pregnancy

Progesteron

a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism and various physiological processes in the body

Schilddrüsenhormon

a hormone produced by the parathyroid glands that regulates calcium and phosphate levels in the body

Parathormon

a hormone that increases heart rate and blood flow

Epinephrin

a hormone and neurotransmitter that regulates the body's stress response

Norepinephrin

a hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep-wake cycles and promotes restful sleep

Melatonin

a hormone that stimulates the release of growth hormone from the pituitary gland, regulating growth and metabolism

Wachstums-Hormon-freisetzender Faktor

a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones

thyreotropes Hormon

a hormone generated by the hypothalamus that triggers the secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone from the pituitary gland

Thyrotropin freisetzender Faktor

a hormone that stimulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal glands

Corticotropin

an exocrine gland that produces and releases saliva into the mouth, aiding in digestion

Speicheldrüse

a paired gland in the male reproductive system that secretes fluids to nourish and support the sperm cells

Samenbläschen

a reproductive organ that produces gametes and sex hormones

Gonade

a glandular organ in mammals that produces and secretes milk for nourishing offspring

Milchdrüse

a salivary gland located beneath the tongue that produces and secretes saliva

sublinguale Drüse

a salivary gland located beneath the jaw that produces and releases saliva

Unterkieferdrüse

a major salivary gland located near the ear that produces and secretes saliva into the mouth

Parotisdrüse

a small exocrine gland in the skin that produces and secretes sweat

Schweißdrüse

a small exocrine gland in the skin that produces and secretes sebum

Talgdrüse

a sweat gland responsible for regulating body temperature through the production and secretion of sweat

ekkrine Drüse

a type of sweat gland that produces a thicker secretion containing proteins and lipids

apokrine Drüse

a hormone that regulates the activity of the gonads, promoting their development and function

gonadotropes Hormon

a male reproductive organ responsible for the production of sperm and the secretion of testosterone

Hoden

a specialized structure in the human body that produces and releases substances through a duct

Duktusdrüse

a gland in the male body that produces fluid for semen and surrounds the urethra, aiding in urine control

Prostata

a group of hormones secreted by cells in the digestive system that regulate various processes

gastrointestinales Hormon