Prostate Gland: A gland that is located near and empties into the urethra; produces a secretion that enhances sperm viability. Gland involved in the reproductive system in males, the prostate secretes a sperm activating chemical into the semen during the arousal/ejaculation response.

 

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Prostate Gland: A gland that is located near and empties into the urethra; produces a secretion that enhances sperm viability. Gland involved in the reproductive system in males, the prostate secretes a spe . . . View Full Definition

Pituitary Gland: A small gland located at the base of the brain; consists of an anterior and a posterior lobe and produces numerous hormones. The master gland of the endocrine system, the pituitary releases . . . View Full Definition

Pineal Gland: A small gland located between the cerebral hemispheres of the brain that secretes melatonin.

Prostaglandin: A hormone-like compound with many affects including effects on the secretion of hormones and enzymes, inflammatory response, blood pressure and blood clotting.

Prostaglandins: A class of fatty acids that has many of the properties of hormones; synthesized and secreted by many body tissues and have a variety of effects on nearby cells.

Salivary Glands: Glands that secrete salvia into the mouth.

New England Short O: In linguistics, this term refers to 'the lax vowel used by some New Englanders in road and home corresponding to tense [o] in standard English' (Algeo 324).

New England Roast: Coffee brought to a degree of roast of coffee lighter than the traditional American norm, and grainlike in taste, with a sharp, almost sour acidity. This roast style is not a factor in speci . . . View Full Definition

Bulbourethral Glands: Glands that secrete a mucus-like substance that is added to sperm and provides lubrication during intercourse.

Apocrine Glands: Sweat glands that are located primarily in the armpits and groin area; larger than the more widely distributed eccrine glands.