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Εδώ θα μάθετε μερικές αγγλικές λέξεις που σχετίζονται με αδένες και ορμόνες, όπως «αδρεναλίνη», «ινσουλίνη» και «ωκυτοκίνη».
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an organ in the body that produces certain chemical substances to be used in the body or to be discharged into the surroundings
a sebaceous gland located in the eyelid that produces and secretes oil to lubricate the surface of the eye
a small gland located at the base of the brain that secretes hormones and regulates various bodily functions
a small endocrine gland located in the brain that secretes melatonin and helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle
an endocrine gland located in the neck that produces hormones essential for regulating metabolism and growth
a small endocrine gland near the thyroid gland that produces parathyroid hormone
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
a small endocrine organ located on top of the kidneys that produces hormones
a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates electrolyte balance and fluid levels in the body
a body hormone produced in case of anger, fear, or excitement that makes the heart beat faster and the body react quicker
a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates the production and release of cortisol from the adrenal glands
a hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland that regulates water balance in the body
a hormone that stimulates growth, development, and metabolism in the body
a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that regulates ovulation and testosterone production
a hormone that regulates the growth and development of follicles in the ovaries and the production of sperm in the testes
a hormone that regulates childbirth, lactation, and social bonding
a hormone that stimulates milk production and plays a role in reproductive functions
a hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones
an enzyme involved in regulating blood pressure and fluid balance by initiating the production of angiotensin II
a peptide hormone that constricts blood vessels and stimulates the release of aldosterone
a hormone that stimulates the production of red blood cells in the body
a hormone that raises blood sugar levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen in the liver
a hormone that is responsible for controlling the level of glucose in the blood, the lack of which can cause diabetes
a hormone primarily responsible for female reproductive development and regulation
a hormone produced by the ovaries that plays a vital role in regulating the menstrual cycle and supporting pregnancy
a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism and various physiological processes in the body
a hormone produced by the parathyroid glands that regulates calcium and phosphate levels in the body
a hormone and neurotransmitter that regulates the body's stress response
a hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep-wake cycles and promotes restful sleep
a hormone that stimulates the release of growth hormone from the pituitary gland, regulating growth and metabolism
a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones
a hormone generated by the hypothalamus that triggers the secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone from the pituitary gland
a hormone that stimulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal glands
an exocrine gland that produces and releases saliva into the mouth, aiding in digestion
a paired gland in the male reproductive system that secretes fluids to nourish and support the sperm cells
a glandular organ in mammals that produces and secretes milk for nourishing offspring
a salivary gland located beneath the tongue that produces and secretes saliva
a salivary gland located beneath the jaw that produces and releases saliva
a major salivary gland located near the ear that produces and secretes saliva into the mouth
a small exocrine gland in the skin that produces and secretes sweat
a small exocrine gland in the skin that produces and secretes sebum
a sweat gland responsible for regulating body temperature through the production and secretion of sweat
a type of sweat gland that produces a thicker secretion containing proteins and lipids
a hormone that regulates the activity of the gonads, promoting their development and function
a male reproductive organ responsible for the production of sperm and the secretion of testosterone
a specialized structure in the human body that produces and releases substances through a duct
a gland in the male body that produces fluid for semen and surrounds the urethra, aiding in urine control
a group of hormones secreted by cells in the digestive system that regulate various processes
