Skip navigation

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Results 1 - 6 of 6 for hormones
  1. What are proteins and what do they do?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... Messenger Messenger proteins, such as some types of hormones, transmit signals to coordinate biological processes between different cells, tissues, and organs. Growth hormone Structural component These proteins provide structure and support ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/howgeneswork/protein - Genetics
  2. Is height determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... dysplasia , geleophysic dysplasia , Marfan syndrome ), GH1 ( isolated growth hormone deficiency ), EVC ( Ellis-van Creveld syndrome ), Weyers acrofacial ... is influenced by other biological mechanisms (such as hormones) that may also be determined by genetics, although ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/height - Genetics
  3. Are moles determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... for new moles to appear during times when hormone levels change, such as adolescence and pregnancy. During ... other than ultraviolet radiation from the sun, perhaps hormones or other biologic processes, are involved in triggering ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/moles - Genetics
  4. Is hair texture determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... genetics can also influence hair texture and thickness. Hormones, certain medications, and chemicals such as hair relaxers ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/hairtexture - Genetics
  5. Is athletic performance determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... protein called angiotensin-converting enzyme, which converts a hormone called angiotensin I to another form called angiotensin ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/traits/athleticperformance - Genetics
  6. Is longevity determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... significant proportion of men. Researchers are studying whether hormones, sex-specific genes, or other factors may contribute ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/longevity - Genetics