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 can play a role in the release of digestive secretions. For example, secretin is a hormone produced in the walls of the small intestine that stimulates the liver to produce bile and the pancreas to release bicarbonate, which neutralizes the acidity of the chyme.