HUMAN BIOLOGY (LOOSELEAF)
HUMAN BIOLOGY (LOOSELEAF)
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Author: Mader
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 16.2, Problem 3LO
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The conditions produced by the excessive and inadequate levels of growth hormone.

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The pituitary gland is an endocrine gland which is very small pea like structure found at the base of brain. The pituitary gland has two lobes: anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis) and posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis). Both parts are involved in the release of different hormones and in different function.

Growth hormone is responsible for the development of bones and muscles and is released by the anterior pituitary part.

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