Body - Залози і гормони

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

залоза

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

тарсальна залоза

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

гіпофіз

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

епифіз

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

щитовидна залоза

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

паращитовидна залоза

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

тимус

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

адренал

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

альдостерон

a class of hormones produced by the adrenal glands

кортикостероїд

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

адреналін

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

адренокортикотропний гормон

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

антидіуретичний гормон

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

гормон росту

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

лютеїнізуючий гормон

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

фолікулостимулюючий гормон

a hormone that regulates childbirth, lactation, and social bonding

окситоцин

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

пролактин

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

тиреотропний гормон

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

ренін

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

ангіотензин

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

еритропоетин

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

глюкагон

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

інсулін

a hormone primarily responsible for female reproductive development and regulation

естроген

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

прогестерон

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

щитовидний гормон

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

паращитовидний гормон

a hormone that increases heart rate and blood flow

епінефрин

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

норадреналін

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

мелатонін

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

фактор

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

тиреотропний гормон

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

фактор

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

кортикотропін

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

слинна залоза

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

семінальні везикули

a reproductive organ that produces gametes and sex hormones

гонода

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

молочна залоза

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

під'язикова залоза

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

підщелепна залоза

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

протока слинної залози

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

потова залоза

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

сальні залози

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

еккринна залоза

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

апокринна залоза

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

гонадотропний гормон

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

яєчко

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

протокова залоза

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

простата

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

гастроінтестинальний гормон