Words Related to 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
[noun]
an organ in the body that produces certain chemical substances to be used in the body or to be discharged into the surroundings
tarsal gland
[noun]
a sebaceous gland located in the eyelid that produces and secretes oil to lubricate the surface of the eye
pituitary gland
[noun]
a small gland located at the base of the brain that secretes hormones and regulates various bodily functions
pineal gland
[noun]
a small endocrine gland located in the brain that secretes melatonin and helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle
thyroid gland
[noun]
an endocrine gland located in the neck that produces hormones essential for regulating metabolism and growth
parathyroid gland
[noun]
a small endocrine gland near the thyroid gland that produces parathyroid hormone
thymus
[noun]
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
adrenal
[noun]
a small endocrine organ located on top of the kidneys that produces hormones
aldosterone
[noun]
a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates electrolyte balance and fluid levels in the body
adrenaline
[noun]
a body hormone produced in case of anger, fear, or excitement that makes the heart beat faster and the body react quicker
adrenocorticotrophic hormone
[noun]
a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates the production and release of cortisol from the adrenal glands
antidiuretic hormone
[noun]
a hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland that regulates water balance in the body
growth hormone
[noun]
a hormone that stimulates growth, development, and metabolism in the body
luteinizing hormone
[noun]
a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that regulates ovulation and testosterone production
follicle-stimulating hormone
[noun]
a hormone that regulates the growth and development of follicles in the ovaries and the production of sperm in the testes
prolactin
[noun]
a hormone that stimulates milk production and plays a role in reproductive functions
thyroid-stimulating hormone
[noun]
a hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones
renin
[noun]
an enzyme involved in regulating blood pressure and fluid balance by initiating the production of angiotensin II
angiotensin
[noun]
a peptide hormone that constricts blood vessels and stimulates the release of aldosterone
erythropoietin
[noun]
a hormone that stimulates the production of red blood cells in the body
glucagon
[noun]
a hormone that raises blood sugar levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen in the liver
insulin
[noun]
a hormone that is responsible for controlling the level of glucose in the blood, the lack of which can cause diabetes
estrogen
[noun]
a hormone primarily responsible for female reproductive development and regulation
progesterone
[noun]
a hormone produced by the ovaries that plays a vital role in regulating the menstrual cycle and supporting pregnancy
thyroid hormone
[noun]
a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism and various physiological processes in the body
parathyroid hormone
[noun]
a hormone produced by the parathyroid glands that regulates calcium and phosphate levels in the body
norepinephrine
[noun]
a hormone and neurotransmitter that regulates the body's stress response
melatonin
[noun]
a hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep-wake cycles and promotes restful sleep
growth hormone-releasing factor
[noun]
a hormone that stimulates the release of growth hormone from the pituitary gland, regulating growth and metabolism
thyrotrophic hormone
[noun]
a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones
thyrotropin-releasing factor
[noun]
a hormone generated by the hypothalamus that triggers the secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone from the pituitary gland
corticotropin
[noun]
a hormone that stimulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal glands
salivary gland
[noun]
an exocrine gland that produces and releases saliva into the mouth, aiding in digestion
seminal vesicle
[noun]
a paired gland in the male reproductive system that secretes fluids to nourish and support the sperm cells
prostate gland
[noun]
a small organ of the male reproductive system close to the bladder, which releases a liquid that contains sperm
mammary gland
[noun]
a glandular organ in mammals that produces and secretes milk for nourishing offspring
sublingual gland
[noun]
a salivary gland located beneath the tongue that produces and secretes saliva
submandibular gland
[noun]
a salivary gland located beneath the jaw that produces and releases saliva
parotid gland
[noun]
a major salivary gland located near the ear that produces and secretes saliva into the mouth
sebaceous gland
[noun]
a small exocrine gland in the skin that produces and secretes sebum
eccrine gland
[noun]
a sweat gland responsible for regulating body temperature through the production and secretion of sweat
apocrine gland
[noun]
a type of sweat gland that produces a thicker secretion containing proteins and lipids
gonadotrophic hormone
[noun]
a hormone that regulates the activity of the gonads, promoting their development and function
testis
[noun]
a male reproductive organ responsible for the production of sperm and the secretion of testosterone
duct gland
[noun]
a specialized structure in the human body that produces and releases substances through a duct
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