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Endogenous GH Release

Meaning

Endogenous GH release refers to the natural, physiologically controlled secretion of Growth Hormone (GH) from the somatotroph cells located within the anterior pituitary gland, which occurs in a characteristic pulsatile pattern throughout the day and night. This vital endocrine process is crucial for regulating body composition, maintaining bone mineral density, and modulating overall metabolic function in the adult human. The release is under the tight, bidirectional control of the hypothalamic hormones Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone (GHRH) and Somatostatin.