Corpo - Ghiandole e ormoni

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

ghiandola

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

glandola tarsale, glandola sebacea tarsale

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 tiroidea, tiroide

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

glandola paratiroidea, ghiandola 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

timus

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

adrenale, surrene

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

aldosterone

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

ormone adrenocorticotropo, ormone corticotropo

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

ormone antidiuretico, ormone anti-diuretico

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

ormone della crescita, ormone di sviluppo

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

ormone luteinizzante, 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, ormone stimolante dei follicoli

a hormone that regulates childbirth, lactation, and social bonding

ossitocina

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

prolattina

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

ormone tireotropo, ormone stimolante della tiroide

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

eritropoietina

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 della tiroide

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

ormone paratiroideo, ormone 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

fattore liberatore dell'ormone della crescita, ormone liberatore della crescita

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

ormone tireotropo, ormone stimolante della tiroide

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

fattore di rilascio della tireotropina, ormone di rilascio della tireotropina

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

corticotropina, ormone adrenocorticotropo

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

ghiandola salivare, ghiandola esocrina salivare

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

vescicola seminale, glanda seminale

a reproductive organ that produces gametes and sex hormones

gonade

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

ghiandola mammaria, ghiandola lattifera

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

ghiandola sublinguale, ghiandola salivare sublinguale

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

ghiandola sottomandibolare, ghiandola salivare sottomandibolare

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

ghiandola parotidea

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

ghiandola sudoripara, ghiandola della sudore

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

glandola sebacea, glandola sebacea esocrina

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

glandola eccrina, ghiandola sudoripara eccrina

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

glandola apocrina, ghiandole sudoripare apocrine

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

ormone gonadotropo, ormone gonadotrofico

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

testicolo, coccige maschile

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

glandola duttale, glandola escrettrice

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

prostata

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

ormone gastrointestinale, ormone digestivo