Human Physiology
Human Physiology
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ISBN: 9781259864629
Author: Fox, Stuart Ira
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 19, Problem 13bCP
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The process by which growth hormone stimulates skeletal growth.

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Growth hormone is secreted from the anterior pituitary gland. This hormone is also known as somatotropin. It is involved in stimulation of growth in children as well as adolescents. Growth hormone has significant metabolic effects as it is involved in regulating various metabolic processes within the body.

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