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Growth Hormone Release Timing

Meaning

Growth Hormone Release Timing specifically refers to the precise temporal organization of somatotropin secretion from the anterior pituitary gland, which is predominantly nocturnal and pulsatile. Optimal timing is characterized by large amplitude pulses occurring shortly after the onset of slow-wave sleep, which is critical for tissue anabolism and metabolic regulation. Clinical interventions often target improving this nocturnal secretion pattern.