Posted on June 18, 2009 in latest news
Hormones are secretions which perform many activities of body. Hormones are secreted from various organs. The whole system is known as Endocrine System. Hormones are very essential for the growth of body in Male and Females. Hormones are only responsible for bringing about the changes which a male or female undergoes after attaining ‘Puberty’. Some of the major hormones responsible for bringing about a change in male and female are discussed below.
Teenage Female Hormones:
Females have two major hormones which are absent in males and they are only responsible for the feminism in them. These two hormones are- estrogen and progesterone. The functions of both are discussed below.
Functions Of Estrogen:
This hormone has greater role before the menstrual cycle begins. Once menstrual cycle comes into effect, its utility also declines. Some of the major functions of estrogen are:
- It is responsible for transforming a female fetus into a young baby girl and later a woman.
- It is a fertility hormone so it helps in the growth of endometrial tissues which forms nest for fertilized eggs.
- It helps in retaining bone calcium
- Estrogen has to be in balanced order as it prevents mood swings, painful cramping menstruation and more problems in later womanhood.
- If there is excessive production of this hormone then it will result in swelling, tenderness of breast and stomach etc.
Functions Of Progesterone:
It is present in the second half of menstrual cycle and its functions are:
- It maintains fertilized eggs if there are any.
- It mainly prepare for and to support pregnancy. Without it immediate miscarriage can take place.
- It very essential for the embryo and throughout the gestation period.
- It stimulates bone growth maintains sugar levels in women and also maintain the level of zinc and cooper in blood thus plays a vital role in immune system maintenance
Progesterone has many more functions but the most important role it has in pregnancy. Right from conceiving up to the birth of child, it is this hormone which manages everything.
Teenage Male Hormones:
The hormone which is responsible for puberty in males is ‘testosterone’. Functions of this hormone are discussed below:
- This hormone is produced by testis in male body, which lie dormant until puberty. At onset of puberty, this part grows and starts secreting hormone which in turn becomes responsible for other changes.
- This hormone promotes growth of hair on face, underarms, abdomen, pubis, chest and increases larynx which results in adult male voice becomes lower or cracking.
- It increases protein content of muscles, bone and skin
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