Cuerpo - Glándulas y hormonas

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

glándula

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

glándula tarsal, glándula sebácea tarsal

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

glándula pituitaria, hipófisis

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

glándula pineal, epífisis

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

glándula tiroides, tiroides

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

glándula paratiroides, glandula paratiroidea

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

timo

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

glándula adrenal, suprarrenal

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

aldosterona

a class of hormones produced by the adrenal glands

corticosteroide

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

adrenalina

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

hormona adrenocorticotrópica, hormona corticotrópica

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

hormona antidiurética, hormona anti-diurética

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

hormona de crecimiento, hormona de desarrollo

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

hormona luteinizante, hormona luteinizante (LH)

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

hormona folículo-estimulante, hormona estimuladora de folículos

a hormone that regulates childbirth, lactation, and social bonding

ocitocina

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

prolactina

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

hormona estimulante de la tiroides, hormona tirotropina

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

renina

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

angiotensina

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

eritropoyetina

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

glucagón

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

insulina

a hormone primarily responsible for female reproductive development and regulation

estrógeno

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

progesterona

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

hormona tiroidea, hormona de la tiroides

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

hormona paratiroidea, hormona paratiroide

a hormone that increases heart rate and blood flow

epinefrina

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

norepinefrina, noradrenalina

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

la melatonina

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

factor liberador de la hormona del crecimiento, hormona liberadora de crecimiento

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

hormona tirotropa, hormona estimulante de tiroides

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

corticotropina, hormona adrenocorticotrópica

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

glándula salival, glándula exocrina salival

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

vesícula seminal, glándula seminal

a reproductive organ that produces gametes and sex hormones

gonada

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

glándula mamaria, glándula láctea

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

glándula sublingual, glándula salival sublingual

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

glándula submandibular, glándula salival submandibular

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

glándula parótida

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

glándula sudorípara, glándula de sudor

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

glándula sebácea, glándula exocrina sebácea

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

glándula ecrina, glándula sudorípara ecrina

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

glándula apocrina, glándulas sudoríparas apocrinas

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

hormona gonadotrópica, hormona gonadotrófica

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

testículo, glande reproductor masculino

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

glándula ductal, glándula excretora

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

próstata

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

hormona gastrointestinal, hormona digestiva