Cuerpo - Glándulas y Hormonas
Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con las glándulas y las hormonas, como "adrenalina", "insulina" y "oxitocina".
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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
glándula
Sintió un bulto cerca del cuello y fue al médico, quien lo diagnosticó como una glándula linfática agrandada.
a sebaceous gland located in the eyelid that produces and secretes oil to lubricate the surface of the eye
glándula tarsal, glándula de Meibomio
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, paratiroides
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, glándula timo
a small endocrine organ located on top of the kidneys that produces hormones
suprarrenal, glándula suprarrenal
a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates electrolyte balance and fluid levels in the body
aldosterona, hormona que regula el equilibrio electrolítico
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 corticotropina
a peptide made in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary that regulates fluid balance by increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys
hormona antidiurética, vasopresina
a hormone that stimulates growth, development, and metabolism in the body
hormona de crecimiento
a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that regulates ovulation and testosterone production
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 estimulante del folículo, FSH (hormona estimulante del folículo)
a hormone that stimulates milk production and plays a role in reproductive functions
prolactina, hormona lactógena
a hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones
hormona estimulante de la tiroides
an enzyme involved in regulating blood pressure and fluid balance by initiating the production of angiotensin II
renina, enzima renina
a peptide hormone that constricts blood vessels and stimulates the release of aldosterone
angiotensina, hormona peptídica que constriñe los vasos sanguíneos y estimula la liberación de aldosterona
a hormone that stimulates the production of red blood cells in the body
eritropoyetina, EPO
a hormone that raises blood sugar levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen in the liver
glucagón
(biochemistry) a hormone from the pancreas that helps cells take in sugar from the blood
insulina
(biochemistry) the main female sex hormone that controls reproduction and female traits
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 producida por la glándula tiroides
a hormone produced by the parathyroid glands that regulates calcium and phosphate levels in the body
hormona paratiroidea, parathormona
(biochemistry) a hormone and neurotransmitter that prepares the body for action and helps maintain alertness and focus
norepinefrina
a hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep-wake cycles and promotes restful sleep
melatonina, hormona del sueño
a hormone that stimulates the release of growth hormone from the pituitary gland, regulating growth and metabolism
factor liberador de la hormona del crecimiento, factor de liberación de hormona de crecimiento
a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones
hormona tirotrófica, hormona estimulante de la tiroides
a hormone that stimulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal glands
corticotropina, hormona corticotropa
an exocrine gland that produces and releases saliva into the mouth, aiding in digestion
glándula salival, glándula salivar
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
gónada, órgano reproductor
a glandular organ in mammals that produces and secretes milk for nourishing offspring
glándula mamaria, mama
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 submaxilar
a major salivary gland located near the ear that produces and secretes saliva into the mouth
glándula parótida, parótida
a small exocrine gland in the skin that produces and secretes sweat
glándula sudorípara, glándula del sudor
a small exocrine gland in the skin that produces and secretes sebum
glándula sebácea, glándula cutánea 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, glándula sudorípara apocrina
a hormone that regulates the activity of the gonads, promoting their development and function
hormona gonadotrópica, hormona gonadotrófica
(biology) one of the two male reproductive glands that produce sperm and male hormones
testículo
a specialized structure in the human body that produces and releases substances through a duct
glándula ductal, glándula exocrina
a gland in the male body that produces fluid for semen and surrounds the urethra, aiding in urine control
próstata, glándula prostática
El médico realizó un examen rectal digital para evaluar el tamaño y la condición de la próstata del paciente.
a group of hormones secreted by cells in the digestive system that regulate various processes
hormona gastrointestinal
