Question

Growth hormone of pituitary gland list and its function

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Growth hormone is essential for normal growth.It is also called somatotropin.

The deficiency of this hormone in chilhood results in dwarfism.

The oversecretion in childhood results in gigantism.

Oversecretion of this hormone in adults results in acromegaly(extra growth of bones in face and in the hamds and the feets.the person develops a large nose and thick lips.

Growth hormone is produced by the anterior lobe of pituitary gland.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Oxytocin is the hormone released from pituitary

of the mother, once fetal development is

completed.