Chapter 35, Problem 25A

Summary Introduction

To write:

The difference between estrogen and growth hormone.

Introduction:

Hormones are called chemical messengers. With the help of blood, the hormones reach the organs and the tissue to maintain their function. There are many types of hormones that are secreted in the body to maintain the processes and function. Thyroxine hormone is secreted by thyroid glands.

Explanation of Solution

The difference between estrogen and growth hormone are given below.

Estrogen	Growth hormone
Estrogen is a hormone that is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics and involves in reproductive function.	The growth hormones are responsible for the physiological growth of the body and it is also termed as human growth hormone.
Estrogen is produced in males in a lower amount and is involved in the sperm count while in females it is produced in high amount.	This hormone is secreted equally in both males and females. The difference in the secretion occurs depending on age.
Level of estrogen increases during puberty and pregnancy. The level gets decreases during menopause.	Growth hormones are involved in the metabolism of protein, carbohydrates, and lipids.
It is produced in the ovary in females and in males, estrogen is produced by the adrenal gland and testes.	Growth hormone is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.
Abnormality in estrogen can cause irregular menstruation and complication during pregnancy in females. In males, it lowers the sperm count.	Abnormality in growth hormone can cause diseases like giantism and acromegaly.

Conclusion

The hormone estrogen is produced by the ovary and testes gland while the growth hormones are produced by the anterior pituitary gland, thus have a different function in the body.