Human Growth Hormone

The Human Growth Hormone (HGH), also known as somatotropin or somatropin, is a peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals. It is thus important in human development.

Pronunciation

Human Growth Hormone: /ˈhjuːmən ɡroʊθ ˈhoʊrməʊn/

Etymology

The term "Human Growth Hormone" is derived from the hormone's role in promoting and regulating human growth. The term "somatotropin" comes from the Greek words "soma" meaning body and "tropin" meaning nourishment or growth.

Function

HGH is produced by the pituitary gland, and it is a critical hormone for growth and development in humans. It influences the growth of cells, bones, muscles and organs throughout the body.

Related Terms

Pituitary gland: A small gland at the base of the brain that produces several important hormones, including HGH.
Peptide hormone: A type of hormone made up of amino acids, of which HGH is an example.
Cell reproduction: The process by which cells divide to form new cells.
Cell regeneration: The process by which damaged or dead cells are replaced with new cells.
Somatotropin: Another name for HGH, especially when referring to the growth hormone produced by animals.
Somatropin: A form of HGH that is made in the laboratory and used as a treatment in children and adults with growth hormone deficiency.

External links

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Human Growth Hormone