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This is human growth hormone.
Growth Hormone
GH growth hormone
Growth Hormone(GH)
Human growth hormone.
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Can the lack of a growth hormone produced by the pituitary gland cause short stature?
Yes.
How can you become a big girl?
Gigantism takes place when a pea sized gland under the brain known as the Pituitary gland produces a very large amount of Growth Hormone resulting in excess extreme growth and thus abnormally large stature One example was Robert Wadlow: 8 foot 11.1 inches
What can a deficiency of growth hormone during bone formation cause?
Decreased proliferation of the epiphyseal plate cartilage
What is the gland the hormone is released by dwarfism?
The hormone released by dwarfism is growth hormone (GH). It is synthesized and secreted by the pituitary gland, which is located at the base of the brain. In cases of dwarfism, there is a deficiency or malfunction in the production of growth hormone, leading to impaired growth and short stature.
A word that means the natural height of person when upright?
Stature
What hormone when produced in inadequate amounts results in abnormally small stature and normal proportions?
The Growth Hormone (GH). This hormone is produced by the Petuitary Gland (The master gland)
Can the lack of a growth hormone produced by the pituitary gland cause short stature?
Yes.
At the age of 22 Mrs LaBlanc was less than 4 feet tall Her short stature was probably influenced by the lack of growth hormone produced by the?
pituitary gland
What hormone causes abnormally large stature?
If you're talking height and giantism its too much human growth hormone from your pituitary. If you're talking obesity not related to sedentary life style and over eating its too little thyroxine from your thyroid aka hypothyroidism
What probable cause of Robert Wadlow's condition?
Robert Wadlow, known as the tallest person in history, had a condition called hyperplasia of the pituitary gland. This condition caused an excess production of growth hormone, leading to his abnormally tall stature.
What is the medical term meaning Condition caused by not enough growth hormone?
The medical term for a condition caused by not enough growth hormone is "growth hormone deficiency." This condition can lead to short stature and delayed physical development if left untreated. Treatment typically involves hormone replacement therapy.
What does regal stature mean?
Regal stature
What does stature mean?
It means someone is not very tall in height.
What is a stature?
Short stature means a person who is not very tall.
How do you use the word stature in a sentence?
His stature as a judge made him a natural candidate for governor. He was small in stature, but became a star athlete.
What is a short stature?
Short stature means a person who is not very tall.
Is human growth hormone used to predict anything else besides pregnancy?
Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is not used to test for pregnancy. Human beta-chorionic gonadotropin (bHCG) is the hormone that is increased in pregnancy and commonly tested. HGH is measured to evaluate short stature in children and to diagnose a condition called acromegaly in adults. It is also taken by athletes because it stimulates testosterone production.
