How are hormones important to the body?

How are hormones important to the body?

      In our body it contains a type of chemical called “hormone” which is made by the body to communicate and act together with different organs so that the body can function normally. Therefore, we should get to know each other in order to be aware of any abnormalities.

• Endorphins : It is a hormones secreted by the pituitary gland known as the “pleasure substance.” It is like natural morphine that is released by the body only when humans are happy, satisfied, relaxed, and to stimulate feelings of optimism. When in stress, this hormone is reduced.
• Dopamine : It is a hormone associated with pleasure and love, a substance secreted by the brain and nerve cells in the body. If dopamine in the body is too low, it can lead to feelings of depression, which is considered a psychiatric disease. Drugs to treat psychiatric disorders are now being developed to use dopamine to treat it.
• Serotonin : It is an anti-stress substance secreted by the brain and by the gastrointestinal tract that affects muscle function, mood, behavior and sleep. If the hormone levels are too low, it can make us irritable, lack of sleep, lack of concentration, headaches, migraines or can lead to depression.
• Cortisol : It is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It is a type of steroid that the body can synthesize on its own. Cortisol is a stress hormone, when there is stress there was a serious incident have concerns or have a sickness. This hormone will be stimulated to secrete more to prepare the body for recovery.  
• Adrenaline : It is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands. It is a substance of anger and is associated with self-defense. The body secretes this hormone to prepare the body for an emergency response, power consumption and doing things that weren't possible before.
• Testosterone : That secreted by the testes and Cholesterol is required for synthesis. Therefore, the body must have fat in order to be able to synthesize sex hormones. Testosterone changes the body from childhood to adulthood. And to look like a man has bigger muscles, mustache, beard, hair, crackling voice and genital changes.
• Estrogen : Female hormones produced from ovaries and make women's body characteristics grow and being more feminine, such as having breasts, wide hips, better skin, related to menstruation egg production and ovulation.
• Progesterone : It's a pregnancy hormone. Most are higher during pregnancy or menstruation. Get ready to give the eggs that have been obtained from the sperm and then implant them.

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