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Describe the role of any five hormones in our body.

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The role of five hormones in human body are as follows:
  • Growth hormone stimulates the growth and development of the body.
  • Insulin regulates blood sugar level, inability of which can cause diabetes.
  • Adrenaline helps the body to defend during emergency situations.
  • Oestrogen controls development of secondary sexual features in females such as development of breasts.
  • Testosterone controls development of secondary sexual features in males like facial hair.

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