Corpo - Ghiandole e Ormoni
Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative alle ghiandole e agli ormoni, come "adrenalina", "insulina" e "ossitocina".
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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
ghiandola
Il medico ha prescrito farmaci per stimolare la produzione di insulina da parte della ghiandola pancreatica nel paziente con diabete.
a sebaceous gland located in the eyelid that produces and secretes oil to lubricate the surface of the eye
ghiandola tarsale, ghiandola di Meibomio
a small gland located at the base of the brain that secretes hormones and regulates various bodily functions
ghiandola pituitaria, ipofisi
a small endocrine gland located in the brain that secretes melatonin and helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle
ghiandola pineale, epifisi
an endocrine gland located in the neck that produces hormones essential for regulating metabolism and growth
ghiandola tiroide, tiroide
a small endocrine gland near the thyroid gland that produces parathyroid hormone
ghiandola paratiroide, paratiroide
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, ghiandola timo
a small endocrine organ located on top of the kidneys that produces hormones
surrenale, ghiandola surrenale
a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates electrolyte balance and fluid levels in the body
aldosterone, ormone che regola l'equilibrio elettrolitico
a body hormone produced in case of anger, fear, or excitement that makes the heart beat faster and the body react quicker
adrenalina
L'adrenalina che scorreva nelle sue vene gli ha dato il coraggio di affrontare le sue paure e parlare.
a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates the production and release of cortisol from the adrenal glands
ormone adrenocorticotropo, corticotropina
a hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland that regulates water balance in the body
ormone antidiuretico, vasopressina
a hormone that stimulates growth, development, and metabolism in the body
ormone della crescita
a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that regulates ovulation and testosterone production
ormone luteinizzante, LH
a hormone that regulates the growth and development of follicles in the ovaries and the production of sperm in the testes
ormone follicolo-stimolante, FSH (ormone follicolo-stimolante)
a hormone that stimulates milk production and plays a role in reproductive functions
prolattina, ormone lattogeno
a hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones
ormone stimolante la tiroide
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, ormone peptidico che restringe i vasi sanguigni e stimola il rilascio di aldosterone
a hormone that stimulates the production of red blood cells in the body
eritropoietina, EPO
a hormone that raises blood sugar levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen in the liver
glucagone
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
estrogeno
a hormone produced by the ovaries that plays a vital role in regulating the menstrual cycle and supporting pregnancy
progesterone
a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism and various physiological processes in the body
ormone tiroideo, ormone prodotto dalla ghiandola tiroide
a hormone produced by the parathyroid glands that regulates calcium and phosphate levels in the body
ormone paratiroideo, paratormone
a hormone and neurotransmitter that regulates the body's stress response
noradrenalina, norepinefrina
a hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep-wake cycles and promotes restful sleep
melatonina, ormone del sonno
a hormone that stimulates the release of growth hormone from the pituitary gland, regulating growth and metabolism
fattore di rilascio dell'ormone della crescita, fattore liberante l'ormone della crescita
a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones
ormone tireotropo, ormone stimolante la tiroide
a hormone that stimulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal glands
corticotropina, ormone corticotropo
an exocrine gland that produces and releases saliva into the mouth, aiding in digestion
ghiandola salivare, ghiandola salivale
a paired gland in the male reproductive system that secretes fluids to nourish and support the sperm cells
vescicola seminale, ghiandola seminale
a reproductive organ that produces gametes and sex hormones
gonade, organo riproduttivo
a glandular organ in mammals that produces and secretes milk for nourishing offspring
ghiandola mammaria, mammella
a salivary gland located beneath the tongue that produces and secretes saliva
ghiandola sottolinguale, ghiandola salivare sottolinguale
a salivary gland located beneath the jaw that produces and releases saliva
ghiandola sottomandibolare, ghiandola sottolinguale
a major salivary gland located near the ear that produces and secretes saliva into the mouth
ghiandola parotide, parotide
a small exocrine gland in the skin that produces and secretes sweat
ghiandola sudoripara, ghiandola del sudore
a small exocrine gland in the skin that produces and secretes sebum
ghiandola sebacea, ghiandola cutanea sebacea
a sweat gland responsible for regulating body temperature through the production and secretion of sweat
ghiandola eccrina, ghiandola sudoripara eccrina
a type of sweat gland that produces a thicker secretion containing proteins and lipids
ghiandola apocrina, ghiandola sudoripara apocrina
a hormone that regulates the activity of the gonads, promoting their development and function
ormone gonadotropo, ormone gonadotropico
a male reproductive organ responsible for the production of sperm and the secretion of testosterone
testicolo, ghiandola genitale maschile
a specialized structure in the human body that produces and releases substances through a duct
ghiandola duttale, ghiandola esocrina
a gland in the male body that produces fluid for semen and surrounds the urethra, aiding in urine control
prostata, ghiandola prostatica
L'urologo ha raccomandato una biopsia della prostata per valutare ulteriormente la presenza di cellule anormali all'interno della ghiandola.
a group of hormones secreted by cells in the digestive system that regulate various processes
ormone gastrointestinale
