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Endogenous GH Pulse

Meaning

An Endogenous GH Pulse refers to the natural, intermittent, and pulsatile release of Growth Hormone (GH) from the somatotroph cells of the anterior pituitary gland, occurring spontaneously within the body. This secretion is not continuous but rather characterized by bursts or pulses, with the largest and most significant pulse typically occurring shortly after the onset of deep sleep. This rhythmic release pattern is fundamental to GH’s physiological actions, including growth, metabolism, and body composition regulation.