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.
For example, thyroid hormone is. essential in development as well as many aspects of homeostasis and metabolism, while. glucocorticoids, such as cortisol, are important both in growth and nutrient supply and are also. modulators of immune function. The roles several hormones play in one function is exemplified by the.