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Growth hormone (GH) is secreted by the pituitary gland. GH secretion is regulated by the hypothalamus, which is located just above the brain stem.

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What stimulates body growth?

Pituitary gland, it releases HGH (human 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.


The pituitary gland releases a growth hormone during?

The pituitary gland releases growth hormone during childhood and adolescence to stimulate growth and development of bones and tissues. It also plays a role in regulating metabolism and body composition in adults.


What gland does growth hormone come from?

Growth hormone is produced by the anterior pituitary gland in the brain.


Which hormone is stored in the anterior pituitary gland?

The anterior pituitary gland stores and releases several hormones, including growth hormone, prolactin, thyroid-stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone.


What body organ stimulates growth?

The pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain, is the main organ responsible for stimulating growth. It secretes growth hormone, which plays a key role in regulating growth and development in children and adolescents.


When the pituitary gland releases human growth hormone what is the effect on the liver?

Human growth hormone released by the pituitary gland stimulates the production of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) in the liver. IGF-1 is important for promoting growth, development, and cellular repair throughout the body.


What gland regulates growth and metabolism?

The pituitary gland regulates growth and metabolism by secreting hormones such as growth hormone and thyroid stimulating hormone.


What gland releases the hormone that triggers the thyroid gland to release thyroxine?

the anterior pituitary gland.


Which gland produces the hormone to grow?

anterior pituitary gland produces growth hormone


What gland secretes a growth hormone which stimulates growth of bone and muscle?

Pituitary gland that is also known as a master gland of endocrine system secrets and stores growth hormone. The thyroid gland helps with growth and development.


What organ signals the pituitary to release the growth hormone?

It's the master gland that secreat all the homones