Corpo - Glândulas e hormônios

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 glandular

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

glândula tarsal, glândula sebácea tarsal

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, glândula paratireóide

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

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

adrenal, suprarrenal

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

aldosterona

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

hormônio adrenocorticotrófico, hormônio corticotrófico

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

hormônio antidiurético, hormônio anti-diurético

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

hormônio de crescimento, hormônio do crescimento

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

hormônio luteinizante, 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, hormônio estimulador de folículos

a hormone that regulates childbirth, lactation, and social bonding

ocitocina

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

prolactina

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

hormônio estimulante da tireoide, hormônio tireoide-estimulante

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

eritropoetina

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

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 da tireoide

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

hormônio paratireoide, hormona da paratireoide

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

melatonina

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

fator liberador de hormônio do crescimento, hormônio liberador 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 generated by the hypothalamus that triggers the secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone from the pituitary gland

fator liberador de tireotropina, hormona liberadora de tireotropina

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

corticotropina, hormona adrenocorticotrópica

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

glândula salivar, glândula exócrina salivar

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

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

glândula mamária, glândula láctea

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 submandibular

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

glândula 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 sebácea exócrina

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

glândula ecrina, glândula sudorípara ecrina

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

glândula apócrina, glândulas sudoríparas apocrinas

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

hormônio gonadotrófico, hormônio gonadotropo

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

testículo, glande reprodutora masculina

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

glândula ductal, glândula excretora

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

próstata

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

hormônio gastrointestinal, hormônio digestivo