Basic Medicine:The Nature of Things——Pumping Hormones
Hormones control growth and play a role in mental development. The pituitary gland controls reproduction. Sex hormones make males and females physically different. Hormones also help create the vital nurturing bond between parents and offspring. They regulate ongoing processes such as metabolism and the immune system. For some, hormone treatments are vital for survival.
- Added：2006
- Country：Britain
- Duration：60
- Time of update：2011/3/11 15:03:55