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.
The body has two main systems for coordinating and regulating its activities. One is the nervous system, which consists of the brain, spinal cord, and a network of nerves that branch throughout the body. The other system is the endocrine system.The endocrine system consists of different endocrine glands. explain the role of hormones in regulating metabolism, growth, and other body processes. - explain how the nervous and endocrine systems interact. - describe the role of the brain's hypothalamus in main taining the right levels of hormones in the body.