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Human Growth Hormone Release

Meaning

Human Growth Hormone Release refers to the pulsatile secretion of Somatotropin (GH) from the somatotroph cells of the anterior pituitary gland, a process primarily regulated by the hypothalamic hormones Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone (GHRH) and Somatostatin. This release is crucial for stimulating growth, cellular reproduction, and regeneration, particularly influencing lean mass, bone density, and lipid metabolism. Its natural pattern declines significantly with advancing age.