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Body - Glands and Hormones

Here you will learn some English words related to glands and hormones, such as "adrenaline", "insulin", and "oxytocin".

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gland

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

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tarsal gland

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

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pituitary gland

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

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pineal gland

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

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thyroid gland

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

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parathyroid gland

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

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thymus

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

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adrenal

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

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aldosterone

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

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corticosteroid

a class of hormones produced by the adrenal glands

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adrenaline

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

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adrenocorticotrophic hormone

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

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antidiuretic hormone

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

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growth hormone

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

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luteinizing hormone

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

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follicle-stimulating hormone

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

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oxytocin

a hormone that regulates childbirth, lactation, and social bonding

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prolactin

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

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thyroid-stimulating hormone

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

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renin

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

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angiotensin

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

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erythropoietin

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

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glucagon

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

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insulin

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

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estrogen

a hormone primarily responsible for female reproductive development and regulation

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progesterone

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

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thyroid hormone

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

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parathyroid hormone

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

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epinephrine

a hormone that increases heart rate and blood flow

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norepinephrine

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

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melatonin

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

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growth hormone-releasing factor

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

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thyrotrophic hormone

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

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thyrotropin-releasing factor

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

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corticotropin

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

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salivary gland

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

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seminal vesicle

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

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gonad

a reproductive organ that produces gametes and sex hormones

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mammary gland

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

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sublingual gland

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

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submandibular gland

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

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parotid gland

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

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sweat gland

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

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sebaceous gland

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

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eccrine gland

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

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apocrine gland

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

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gonadotrophic hormone

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

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testis

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

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duct gland

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

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prostate

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

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gastrointestinal hormone

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

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