What are somatotropin and state its function?
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Growth hormone also called somatotropin or human growth hormone, peptide hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. It stimulates the growth of essentially all tissues of the body, including bone.
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somatotropin promotes growth of the body during growth phase. It IS secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. if the production of THIS hormone increases during the growth phase, it lead to the excessive growth of the body. This condition is called gigantism.
It causes another stage called dwarfism when it's production decreases during the growth phase.
Acromegaly is the condition caused by the excessive production of somatotropin after the growth phase. It is characterised by the growth of bones of the face,jaws,and fingers.
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It causes another stage called dwarfism when it's production decreases during the growth phase.
Acromegaly is the condition caused by the excessive production of somatotropin after the growth phase. It is characterised by the growth of bones of the face,jaws,and fingers.
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