Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter 42, Problem 1ITD
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The mechanism through which the level of growth hormone changes over the 24-h period and the process through which it is related to sleep period.
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Growth hormone is also known as somatotropin. It is a peptide hormone that enhances growth, cell regeneration, and cell reproduction. Therefore, it plays a significant role during the development of humans and other animals. This hormone is synthesized, stored, and secreted by the somatotropic cells. The somatotropic cells are present within the lateral wings of the anterior pituitary.
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Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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