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 control or regulate many biological processes and are often produced in exceptionally low amounts within the body. Examples of such processes include: 1  blood sugar control (insulin);  differentiation, growth, and function of reproductive organs (testosterone (T) and estradiol); and.