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Write notes on the functions of different hormones in the body.

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Functions of Hormones :
`to` Hormones help to maintain the balance of biological activities in the body.
`to` Insulin maintains the blood glucose level with in the limit.
Growth hormones and sex hormones play role in growth and development.
`to` Low level of thyroxine (produced from thyroid gland) causes hypothyroidism . High level of thyroxine causes hyper thyroidism.
`to` Gluco corticoids control the carbohydrate metabolism , modulates the inflammatory reactions.
`to` The mineralo corticolds control the level of excretion of water and salt by the kidney
`to` Andrenal cortex does not function property then results in Addison's disease.
`to` Hormones released by gonads are responsible for development of secondary sex characters.
`to` Testosterone is resposible for development of secondary sex hormone produced in male .
`to` Estradiol is the main female sex hormone resposible for development of secondary female characteristics like control of menustrual cycle.
`to` Progesterone is responsible for preparing the uterus for implantation of fertilised egg.
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