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What is the definition or description of: growth hormone?
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Its a peptideHormone: Its a peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration in humans. It is from a gland in the brain called the anterior pituitary gland. It can be given to kids that have growth disorders and deficiencies in gh.
Answered 10/26/2013
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Pituitaryhormone: Growth hormone is necessary for growth in children and is still important in adults. Deficiencies can cause many problems beside poor growth in children and this condition should be evaluated by an endocrinologist for diagnosis and treatment, if needed.
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