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Giagantism: An overabundance of growth hormone during childhood leads to giagantism. It is a very rare condition that may results from a tumor of the cells that produce growth hormone.
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What happens when too much growth hormone is released?
If your body is not fully grown, the hormone will continue to make the long bones grow longer. That will increase height and produce a giant. If the ends of the bones are "closed" the growth will be a widening of the bone producing a problem called acromegalia.
What is the major function of growth hormone?
HGH major functions is to stimulate growth and cell production in humans. It is synthesized, stored, and secreted by the somatotroph cells within pituitary gland. Human growth hormone is used clinically to treat children's growth disorders and adult growth hormone issues. Recently human growth hormones (HGH) have become used against aging and weight loss. HGH has claim that include weight loss, increased muscle, increased energy levels, improved skin, increased sexual function and improved immune system function. Many of the HGH formulas include L-Arginine which also has been found to support cardiovascular functions (Look up - Louis Ignarro, winner of the 1998 Nobel prize in physiology/medicine for Nitric Oxide Studies).
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
A condition caused by deficiency of thyroid hormone in an adult?
Hypothyroidism where the thyroid is producing low levels of T3 and T4 in the body.
What is the common name for the epiphysis?
The common name for the epiphysis is the growth plate. During a growing young adult or child, this is the location from which long bone growth occurs.
What is the Hypersecretion of growth hormone in an adult called?
gigantism
What is the result if the anterior pituitary gland produces growth hormone in an adult?
gigantism
When is a child approximately half their adult height?
According to the peptide hormone, which simulates growth, no!
What happens when too much growth hormone is released?
If your body is not fully grown, the hormone will continue to make the long bones grow longer. That will increase height and produce a giant. If the ends of the bones are "closed" the growth will be a widening of the bone producing a problem called acromegalia.
Do hormones play a role in sexual development?
Yes growth hormone i.e. Somatotrophic hormone control general growth of body.Its hyposecreation in children cause Dwarfism, in adult it can cause Simmond's disease.Its hypersecreation in children cause Gigantism and in adult Acromegaly
Can an adult penis grow with hormone shots?
Generally no. A course of hormones may be prescribed for various problems related to peri-adolescent growth issues, but they are never prescribed solely for the purpose of making the adult penis larger. The risks of hormone therapy, combined with potential side effects and minimal results would make the danger to the patient too great.
What hormones are in Lantern jaw and large hands and feet in adult?
Lantern jaw and large hands and feet in adults can be characteristic of acromegaly, a hormonal disorder caused by excessive growth hormone (GH) production in adulthood. This condition is usually the result of a noncancerous tumor in the pituitary gland, which controls hormone production. The excess GH leads to enlargement of bones and tissues, resulting in the lantern jaw, large hands, and feet commonly associated with acromegaly.
What is the normal follicle-stimulating hormone test results for an adult male?
For an adult male, normal results range from about 4-25 units of FSH in every liter of blood (U/L) or about 5-20 micro-international units in every milliliter
Does andro gel adult penis growth?
Andro-gel does not aid in adult penis growth, it is prescribed to address low-levels of testosterone. Hormone therapy can carry significant risks to the patient and should only be done under the direct supervision of a medical doctor.
What effect does early human growth hormone treatment have on adult height?
early use of HGH could cause health issues and problems with height which can lead to death
Can strawberry increase the size of breasts?
No, strawberry has no special ability to increase the size of breast.s The hormone estrogen causes breast growth and is responsible for the appearance of an adult female breast.
Is there any supplement on the internet that actually helps you get taller?
No. If you are not yet an adult and are particularly small you could see a doctor and possibly get Human Growth Hormone but this is not available on the Internet, and if you are an adult it would not work. Genetics determines how tall you will be. http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/growthcharts/
