endocrine system 内分泌系统
pituitary gland 垂体
thyroid gland 甲状腺
adrenal gland 肾上腺
hormone 激素
1. The endocrine gland plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism.
内分泌腺在调节代谢方面起着至关重要的作用。
2. An endocrine gland secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream.
内分泌腺将激素直接分泌到血液中。
3. Doctors studied the function of the patient's endocrine glands.
医生研究了患者内分泌腺的功能。
A: Do you know which organ acts as a major endocrine gland?
A：你知道哪个器官是主要的内分泌腺吗？
B: The pituitary gland is often referred to as the master endocrine gland.
B：垂体通常被称为主内分泌腺。
1) A gland that secretes hormones directly into the blood.
2) An organ responsible for hormone production and secretion.
3) A part of the endocrine system that maintains physiological balance.
1. 内分泌腺
e.g.
The thyroid is a vital endocrine gland.
甲状腺是一个重要的内分泌腺
noun
1. a gland that secretes hormones directly into the blood