Growth Hormones, Thyroid Hormones, Sex Hormones and Mechanical Stress
Long bone growth is primarily controlled by a combination of growth hormone, thyroid hormones, and sex hormones. Growth hormone stimulates bone and cartilage growth, while thyroid hormones regulate overall metabolism which affects bone growth. Sex hormones, such as estrogen and testosterone, play a role in the final stages of bone growth during puberty.
When the production of sex hormones increases, both growth also increases. This is why, when a child hits puberty, they normally have a growth spurt.
Hormones like growth hormone and sex hormones play a crucial role in regulating bone growth by stimulating osteoblast activity (cells responsible for bone formation) and influencing bone remodeling. Imbalances in these hormones can lead to bone growth disorders like osteoporosis or gigantism.
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gonadotrophins, glucocorticoidsand growth hormones
In humans, the role of the testes is to produce sperm and androgens (male sex hormones; testosterone).
Lots of sex. Growth Hormones...and other stuff..dun remember
The female sex glands that store the ova and produce female sex hormones are the ovaries. They play a crucial role in the reproductive system by releasing eggs for fertilization and producing hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.
Secondary sex characteristics develop during puberty due to hormonal changes, specifically the increase in sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone. These hormones trigger physical changes such as breast development, facial hair growth, and voice deepening, distinguishing males from females. These characteristics play a role in sexual attraction and reproduction.
Yes, the sex hormones from the adrenal cortex are primarily androgens. The adrenal cortex produces hormones such as dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), androstenedione, and testosterone which are considered androgens. These hormones play a role in the development of male secondary sex characteristics.