Body - Körtlar och hormoner

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

körtel

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

tarsal körtel

a small gland located at the base of the brain that secretes hormones and regulates various bodily functions

hypofys

a small endocrine gland located in the brain that secretes melatonin and helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle

tallkottkörteln

an endocrine gland located in the neck that produces hormones essential for regulating metabolism and growth

sköldkörteln

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

bisköldkörtel

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

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

binjure

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

aldosteron

a class of hormones produced by the adrenal glands

kortikosteroid

a body hormone produced in case of anger, fear, or excitement that makes the heart beat faster and the body react quicker

adrenalin

a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates the production and release of cortisol from the adrenal glands

adrenokortikotropt hormon

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

antidiuretiskt hormon

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

tillväxthormon

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

luteiniserande hormon

a hormone that regulates the growth and development of follicles in the ovaries and the production of sperm in the testes

follikelstimulerande hormon

a hormone that regulates childbirth, lactation, and social bonding

oxytocin

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

prolaktin

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

sköldkörtelstimulerande hormon

an enzyme involved in regulating blood pressure and fluid balance by initiating the production of angiotensin II

renin

a peptide hormone that constricts blood vessels and stimulates the release of aldosterone

angiotensin

a hormone that stimulates the production of red blood cells in the body

erytropoietin

a hormone that raises blood sugar levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen in the liver

glukagon

a hormone that is responsible for controlling the level of glucose in the blood, the lack of which can cause diabetes

insulin

a hormone primarily responsible for female reproductive development and regulation

östrogen

a hormone produced by the ovaries that plays a vital role in regulating the menstrual cycle and supporting pregnancy

progesteron

a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism and various physiological processes in the body

sköldkörtelhormon

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

paratyreoideahormon

a hormone that increases heart rate and blood flow

epinefrin

a hormone and neurotransmitter that regulates the body's stress response

norepinefrin

a hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep-wake cycles and promotes restful sleep

melatonin

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

tillväxthormonfrisättande faktor

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

tyreotrop hormon

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

tyreotropinfrisättande faktor

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

kortikotropin

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

salivkörtel

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

sädesblåsa

a reproductive organ that produces gametes and sex hormones

gonad

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

bröstkörtel

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

sublingual körtel

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

submandibulär körtel

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

öronspottkörtel

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

svettkörtel

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

talgkörtel

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

ekkrin körtel

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

apokrina körtel

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

gonadotrop hormon

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

testikel

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

dukts gland

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

gastrointestinalt hormon