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Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas a glândulas e hormônios, como "adrenalina", "insulina" e "ocitocina".
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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
glândula, órgão secretor
a sebaceous gland located in the eyelid that produces and secretes oil to lubricate the surface of the eye
glândula tarsal, glândula de Meibômio
a small gland located at the base of the brain that secretes hormones and regulates various bodily functions
glândula pituitária, hipófise
a small endocrine gland located in the brain that secretes melatonin and helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle
glândula pineal, epífise
an endocrine gland located in the neck that produces hormones essential for regulating metabolism and growth
glândula tireoide, tireoide
a small endocrine gland near the thyroid gland that produces parathyroid hormone
glândula paratireoide, paratireoide
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, glândula timo
a small endocrine organ located on top of the kidneys that produces hormones
adrenal, glândula adrenal
a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates electrolyte balance and fluid levels in the body
aldosterona, hormônio que regula o equilíbrio eletrolítico
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
hormônio adrenocorticotrófico, corticotropina
a hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland that regulates water balance in the body
hormônio antidiurético, vasopressina
a hormone that stimulates growth, development, and metabolism in the body
hormônio de crescimento
a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that regulates ovulation and testosterone production
hormônio luteinizante, LH
a hormone that regulates the growth and development of follicles in the ovaries and the production of sperm in the testes
hormônio folículo-estimulante, FSH (hormônio folículo-estimulante)
a hormone that stimulates milk production and plays a role in reproductive functions
prolactina, hormônio lactogênico
a hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones
hormônio estimulante da tireoide
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, hormônio peptídico que contrai os vasos sanguíneos e estimula a liberação de aldosterona
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
glucagon
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
estrogênio, estrogeno
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
hormônio tireoidiano, hormônio produzido pela glândula tireoide
a hormone produced by the parathyroid glands that regulates calcium and phosphate levels in the body
hormônio paratireoideano, paratormônio
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, hormônio do sono
a hormone that stimulates the release of growth hormone from the pituitary gland, regulating growth and metabolism
fator de liberação do hormônio do crescimento, fator libertador de hormona de crescimento
a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones
hormônio tireotrófico, hormônio estimulante da tireoide
a hormone that stimulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal glands
corticotropina, hormônio que estimula a liberação de cortisol das glândulas adrenais
an exocrine gland that produces and releases saliva into the mouth, aiding in digestion
glândula salivar, glândula salivária
a paired gland in the male reproductive system that secretes fluids to nourish and support the sperm cells
vesícula seminal, glândula seminal
a reproductive organ that produces gametes and sex hormones
gônada, órgão reprodutivo
a glandular organ in mammals that produces and secretes milk for nourishing offspring
glândula mamária, mama
a salivary gland located beneath the tongue that produces and secretes saliva
glândula sublingual, glândula salivar sublingual
a salivary gland located beneath the jaw that produces and releases saliva
glândula submandibular, glândula salivar sob a mandíbula
a major salivary gland located near the ear that produces and secretes saliva into the mouth
glândula parótida, parótida
a small exocrine gland in the skin that produces and secretes sweat
glândula sudorípara, glândula do suor
a small exocrine gland in the skin that produces and secretes sebum
glândula sebácea, glândula cutânea sebácea
a sweat gland responsible for regulating body temperature through the production and secretion of sweat
glândula écrina, glândula sudorípara écrina
a type of sweat gland that produces a thicker secretion containing proteins and lipids
glândula apócrina, glândula sudorípara apócrina
a hormone that regulates the activity of the gonads, promoting their development and function
hormônio gonadotrófico, hormona gonadotrófica
a male reproductive organ responsible for the production of sperm and the secretion of testosterone
testículo, glândula genital masculina
a specialized structure in the human body that produces and releases substances through a duct
glândula ductal, glândula exócrina
a gland in the male body that produces fluid for semen and surrounds the urethra, aiding in urine control
próstata, glândula prostática
a group of hormones secreted by cells in the digestive system that regulate various processes
hormônio gastrointestinal
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