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In children (where the epiphyseal growth plate has not fused yet), it can lead to gigantism

In adults (closed epiphyseal growth plate in bones), it leads to acromegaly.

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What controls the secretion of growth hormone?

The pituitary gland controls the secretion of growth hormone.


Pituitary dwarfism results from a decreased secretion of?

Growth hormone from the pituitary gland, leading to stunted growth and development, often diagnosed in childhood. Treatment can involve growth hormone therapy to help promote normal growth in affected individuals.


What regulates growth through secretion of growth hormone?

Secretion of growth hormone (GH) in the pituitary is regulated by the neurosecretory nuclei of the hypothalamus.


What is target organ of growth hormone releasing hormone?

It acts on inferior pitutory.It triggers secretion of growth hormone.


Is hyposecretion the result of the presence of somatotropin during childhood?

No, hyposecretion is the term used to describe an underproduction of hormones by an endocrine gland. Somatotropin, also known as growth hormone, plays a role in regulating growth during childhood. If there is a deficiency of somatotropin during childhood, it can lead to growth hormone deficiency, not hyposecretion.


Which hormone is important for bone growth during infancy and childhood?

Growth hormone is the hormone that stimulates bone and muscle growth. It is made in the pituitary gland. It is also known as somatotropin. Growth hormone is responsible for the increase in height in children and adolescents. It also increases bone density and muscle mass, and stimulates organ growth.


What is the most important stimulus of epiphyseal plate activity during infancy and childhood?

growth hormone


Which gland stimulates growth and stimulates secretion of hormones from other glands?

The pituitary gland is responsible for stimulating growth and secretion of hormones from other glands in the body. It releases various hormones that regulate functions such as growth, reproduction, and metabolism.


What is the medical term meaning low growth hormone secretion?

hypoparathyroidism


What is the gland that stimulates growth and secretion of hormone from other glands is what?

The Pituitary Gland.


How does a person inherit gigantism?

Gigantism is abnormally large growth due to an excess of growth hormone during childhood, before the bone growth plates have closed.


What hormone produced inadequate abnormally small stature?

Growth hormone deficiency can lead to abnormally small stature in individuals, as the hormone is responsible for promoting growth and development of bones, muscles, and other tissues. Inadequate production of growth hormone during childhood can result in a condition known as dwarfism.