Corps - Le Systeme Endocrinien et Les Hormones
Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés au système endocrinien et aux hormones, tels que "glande", "insuline" et "ocytocine".
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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
glans
Le médecin a prescrit des médicaments pour stimuler la production d'insuline par la glande pancréatique chez le patient diabétique.
a sebaceous gland located in the eyelid that produces and secretes oil to lubricate the surface of the eye
glande tarsale, glande de Meibomius
a small gland located at the base of the brain that secretes hormones and regulates various bodily functions
glande pituitaire, hypophyse
a small endocrine gland located in the brain that secretes melatonin and helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle
glande pinéale, épiphyse
an endocrine gland located in the neck that produces hormones essential for regulating metabolism and growth
glande thyroïde, thyroïde
a small endocrine gland near the thyroid gland that produces parathyroid hormone
glande parathyroïde, 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, glande thymique
a small endocrine organ located on top of the kidneys that produces hormones
surrénale, glande surrénale
a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates electrolyte balance and fluid levels in the body
aldostérone, hormone régulant l'équilibre électrolytique
a body hormone produced in case of anger, fear, or excitement that makes the heart beat faster and the body react quicker
adrénaline
L'adrénaline qui coulait dans ses veines lui a donné le courage d'affronter ses peurs et de parler.
a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates the production and release of cortisol from the adrenal glands
hormone adrénocorticotrope, hormone corticotrope
a hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland that regulates water balance in the body
hormone antidiurétique, vasopressine
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, LH
a hormone that regulates the growth and development of follicles in the ovaries and the production of sperm in the testes
hormone folliculo-stimulante, FSH (hormone folliculo-stimulante)
a hormone that stimulates milk production and plays a role in reproductive functions
prolactine, hormone lactogène
a hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones
hormone thyréostimulante
an enzyme involved in regulating blood pressure and fluid balance by initiating the production of angiotensin II
rénine, enzyme rénine
a peptide hormone that constricts blood vessels and stimulates the release of aldosterone
angiotensine, hormone peptidique qui contracte les vaisseaux sanguins et stimule la libération d'aldostérone
a hormone that stimulates the production of red blood cells in the body
érythropoïétine, EPO
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, hormone produite par la glande thyroïde
a hormone produced by the parathyroid glands that regulates calcium and phosphate levels in the body
hormone parathyroïdienne, parathormone
a hormone and neurotransmitter that regulates the body's stress response
noradrénaline, norépinéphrine
a hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep-wake cycles and promotes restful sleep
mélatonine, hormone du sommeil
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, facteur libérant l'hormone de croissance
a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones
hormone thyréotrope, hormone stimulante de la thyroïde
a hormone that stimulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal glands
corticotropine, hormone corticotrope
an exocrine gland that produces and releases saliva into the mouth, aiding in digestion
glande salivaire, glande salivale
a paired gland in the male reproductive system that secretes fluids to nourish and support the sperm cells
vésicule séminale, glande séminale
a glandular organ in mammals that produces and secretes milk for nourishing offspring
glande mammaire, sein
a salivary gland located beneath the tongue that produces and secretes saliva
glande sublinguale, glande salivaire sublinguale
a salivary gland located beneath the jaw that produces and releases saliva
glande submandibulaire, glande sous-maxillaire
a major salivary gland located near the ear that produces and secretes saliva into the mouth
glande parotide, parotide
a small exocrine gland in the skin that produces and secretes sweat
glande sudoripare, glande sudorale
a small exocrine gland in the skin that produces and secretes sebum
glande sébacée, glande cutanée sébacée
a sweat gland responsible for regulating body temperature through the production and secretion of sweat
glande eccrine, glande sudoripare eccrine
a type of sweat gland that produces a thicker secretion containing proteins and lipids
glande apocrine, glande sudoripare apocrine
a hormone that regulates the activity of the gonads, promoting their development and function
hormone gonadotrope, hormone gonadotrophique
a male reproductive organ responsible for the production of sperm and the secretion of testosterone
testicule, glande génitale masculine
a specialized structure in the human body that produces and releases substances through a duct
glande à canal, glande exocrine
a gland in the male body that produces fluid for semen and surrounds the urethra, aiding in urine control
prostate, glande prostatique
L'urologue a recommandé une biopsie de la prostate pour évaluer davantage la présence de cellules anormales dans la glande.
a group of hormones secreted by cells in the digestive system that regulate various processes
hormone gastro-intestinale
