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What does the medical abbreviation STH mean?
Somatotropic Hormone
Does somatotropic hormone stimulates normal body growth and development by altering chemical activity in body cells?
yes
What would likely to happen if the body is receiving too much somatotropic hormone?
in the wait for a more qualified answer, It is worth note that a quick search in google comes up with a romanian article about excess circulating somatotropic hormone leading to growth retardation. This would be aimed at people around 20 or below.
What happens if there is too little growth hormone?
Somatotropic hormone is another name for growth hormone. If a body does not have enough it will not grow properly. One condition that results from lack of somatotropic hormone is called cretinism. Not only will the body not from properly, but there will likely also be a lack of mental development as well. The gland that is responsible for secreting somatotropic hormone is the anterior lobe of the pituitary.
Name for growth hormone?
somatotropin A protein hormone of the anterior lobe of the pituitary, produced by the acidophil cells, that promotes body growth, fat mobilization, and inhibition of glucose utilization; diabetogenic when present in excess; a deficiency of somatotropin is associated with a number of types of dwarfism (type III is an X-linked disorder). Syn: growth hormone, pituitary growth hormone, somatotropic hormone.
What Hormones are given after the removal of the anterior pituitary gland?
The anterior pituitary not only produces hormones for its own use but also produces hormones for use of other glands. The anterior pituitary is sometimes referred to as the "master gland". The Growth Hormone or Somatotropic Hormone is produced during childhood and should no longer be produced by the adult anterior pituitary. The hormones that it produces for itself are: Prolactin is produced in quantity after childbirth and stimulates development of the mammary glands. It is also involved in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. Malanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (MSH) stimulates melanocytes to synthesize melanin; a dark pigment that provides skin color and absorbs ultraviolet radiation in sunlight. Anterior pituitary hormones that regulate other glands: Thyriod Stimulating Hormone (TSH) which aids in the production of thyroxin in the thyroid. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) which aids in the production of cortisol in the adrenal cortex. Gonadotropic Hormones (GnRH)which aids in the production of sex hormones (follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and leutinizing hormone (LH)) in the ovaries and testes. Additionally, the anterior pituitary produces endorphin, a neuropeptide with pain suppressing capabilities. In order to answer this question, the age of the adult would play a role in the hormone supplements required and could include all or a subset of supplements for the hormones discussed above. This answer is based on research from various sites found on the internet. It is not a clinical finding by the person answering the question and is not intended to provide medical advice. A doctor should be consulted should before embarking on any supplement regime. Answered by Joe Bigley.The hormones needed by an adult whose anterior pituitary gland has been removed are growth hormone (GH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), which is called interstitial cell-stimulating hormone (ICSH) in the male (Applegate, 2000, 209). If the patient does not have replacement for TSH, the thyroid gland will not be stimulated to produce thyroid hormones (Hypothyroidism, 2002). Thyroid hormones are produced by the thyroid gland and affects growth, development, and cellular processes. The thyroid gland uses iodine to produce thyroid hormones, the most important ones being thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), wgrowth hormone
