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Endogenous GH Production

Meaning

Endogenous GH Production refers to the synthesis and pulsatile secretion of Growth Hormone (GH) that occurs naturally within the human body, specifically by the somatotropic cells of the anterior pituitary gland. This vital anabolic hormone is regulated by the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, primarily through Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone (GHRH) and somatostatin. The physiological secretion pattern is highly complex, characterized by distinct nocturnal peaks and daytime pulses, which are essential for maintaining metabolic and somatic homeostasis throughout the lifespan.