Body - Glandes et hormones

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

glande

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

glande tarsale

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

glande pituitaire

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

glande pinéale

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

glande thyroïdienne

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

glande parathyroïde

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

glande adrénale

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

aldostérone

a class of hormones produced by the adrenal glands

corticostéroïde

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

adrénaline

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

hormone adrénocorticotrope

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

hormone antidiurétique

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

hormone de croissance

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

hormone lutéinisante

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

hormone folliculo-stimulante

a hormone that regulates childbirth, lactation, and social bonding

ocytocine

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

prolactine

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

hormone stimulant de la thyroïde

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

rénine

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

angiotensine

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

érythropoïétine

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

glucagon

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

insuline

a hormone primarily responsible for female reproductive development and regulation

œstrogène

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

progestérone

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

hormone thyroïdienne

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

hormone parathyroïdienne

a hormone that increases heart rate and blood flow

épinéphrine

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

noradrénaline

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

la mélatonine

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

facteur de libération de l'hormone de croissance

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

hormone thyrotrope

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

facteur de libération de la thyréostimuline

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

corticotrophine

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

glande salivaire

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

vésicule séminale

a reproductive organ that produces gametes and sex hormones

gonade

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

glande mammaire

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

glande sublinguale

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

glande submandibulaire

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

glande parotide

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

glande sudoripare

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

glande sébacée

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

glande éc sweat

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

glande apocrine

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

hormone gonadotrope

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

testicule

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

glande ductale

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

prostate

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

hormone gastro-intestinale