gland
复数形式
glands
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腺体, 分泌器官
an organ in the body that produces certain chemical substances to be used in the body or to be discharged into the surroundings
The gland is an organ in the body that plays a crucial role in the endocrine system by producing and releasing hormones into the bloodstream. Endocrine glands, such as the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, and adrenal glands, secrete hormones that regulate and coordinate various bodily functions, including growth, metabolism, reproduction, and stress response. These hormones act as chemical messengers, traveling through the bloodstream to target cells or organs, where they exert their specific effects. Glands of the endocrine system work together to maintain hormonal balance and ensure the proper functioning of the body's physiological processes.
- The endocrine system includes glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands, which regulate hormones in the body.
内分泌系统包括腺体，如甲状腺和肾上腺，它们调节体内的激素。
- The salivary glands produce saliva, which aids in the digestion of food.
唾液腺产生唾液，有助于食物的消化。
- He felt a lump near his neck and went to the doctor, who diagnosed it as an enlarged lymph gland.
他感到脖子附近有个肿块，于是去看医生，医生诊断其为肿大的淋巴腺。
- The sweat glands release perspiration to help regulate body temperature.
汗腺释放汗液以帮助调节体温。
- The doctor prescribed medication to stimulate the production of insulin by the pancreas gland in the patient with diabetes.
医生开了药来刺激糖尿病患者胰腺腺体产生胰岛素。