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 chemical substances which are directly poured into the blood stream by the endocrine glands and have effects on special target organs. Functions....... 1  Hormones effect body metabolism and growth.2  Hormones like cortisone maintain balance mineral, salt and water.ere are some things that hormones do for the body. Remember, though, they are only the messengers that start the cells into action. They go out into the body when told to by a higher power (the gland) and it's the cell that actually does the work.