As a whole, skeletal dysplasias are not common. They affect one in every 4,000-5,000 births, although the incidence may be higher since the symptoms may not manifest until early childhood, when short stature, joint abnormalities or other complications arise.
Role of Hormones in the Body. Hormones play a role in nearly every aspect of the bodyâs day to day functioning. For example, they regulate sexual functioning, menstruation, pregnancy, bone health, and the bodyâs overall mood and emotions.
Hormones are molecules produced and secreted by endocrine glands in the body. These hormones are released into the blood and travel to other parts of the body where they bring about specific responses from specific cells. Steroid hormones are derived from cholesterol and are lipid-soluble molecules.Examples of steroid hormones include the sex hormones (androgens, estrogens, and progesterone) produced by male and female gonads and hormones of the adrenal glands (aldosterone, cortisol, and androgens).he steroid hormone mechanism of action can be summarized as follows: 1  Steroid hormones pass through the cell membrane of the target cell. 2  The steroid hormone binds with a specific receptor in the cytoplasm.