endocrine
The endocrine system is a network of glands that produce and release hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate body functions. These functions include metabolism, growth, development, and reproduction.
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3 de 5Maintaining a healthy diet is crucial for keeping your endocrine system functioning properly.
Maintaining a healthy diet is crucial for keeping your endocrine system functioning properly.
The study investigated how environmental toxins act as endocrine disruptors in marine life.
The study investigated how environmental toxins act as endocrine disruptors in marine life.
I'm heading to the doctor to get some endocrine tests done because my energy levels are low.
I'm heading to the doctor to get some endocrine tests done because my energy levels are low.
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Truco para recordar
Remember 'Endo' means 'Inside' (secreting inside the blood), and 'Crine' means 'to separate/secrete'. Think of internal secretions.
Quiz rápido
The _____ system is responsible for producing hormones that regulate metabolism and growth.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: endocrine
Ejemplos
Maintaining a healthy diet is crucial for keeping your endocrine system functioning properly.
everydayMaintaining a healthy diet is crucial for keeping your endocrine system functioning properly.
The study investigated how environmental toxins act as endocrine disruptors in marine life.
formalThe study investigated how environmental toxins act as endocrine disruptors in marine life.
I'm heading to the doctor to get some endocrine tests done because my energy levels are low.
informalI'm heading to the doctor to get some endocrine tests done because my energy levels are low.
Advanced research in endocrine physiology has led to better treatments for diabetes and thyroid issues.
academicAdvanced research in endocrine physiology has led to better treatments for diabetes and thyroid issues.
The healthcare startup focuses on digital solutions for patients with chronic endocrine conditions.
businessThe healthcare startup focuses on digital solutions for patients with chronic endocrine conditions.
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Frases Comunes
endocrine response
endocrine response
endocrine signaling
endocrine signaling
endocrine function
endocrine function
Se confunde a menudo con
Endocrine glands secrete directly into the blood, while exocrine glands use ducts (like sweat or saliva).
Notas de uso
The word is almost always used as an adjective modifying a noun (like 'system' or 'gland') in medical or biological discussions. It rarely stands alone as a noun in modern English except when referring collectively to the system.
Errores comunes
Learners sometimes use 'hormone' as an adjective where 'endocrine' is more technically accurate (e.g., 'hormone system' vs 'endocrine system').
Truco para recordar
Remember 'Endo' means 'Inside' (secreting inside the blood), and 'Crine' means 'to separate/secrete'. Think of internal secretions.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Greek 'endon' (within) and 'krinein' (to separate or secrete).
Patrones gramaticales
Quiz rápido
The _____ system is responsible for producing hormones that regulate metabolism and growth.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: endocrine
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