Growth
hormone
It is segregated by the pituitary
gland.. Also known by the initials HC or with the name of hormone somatropin.
Among its functions is to allow the development and growth which is why their
standards are high in children.
Overall increases the ability
of cells to grow, namely to divide. Collaborating on the growth of all organs
and abnormal levels of this hormone can cause disorders such as delayed
physical development.
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