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Somatotropic Function

Meaning

Somatotropic Function refers to the biological activity and regulatory role of growth hormone (GH), which is secreted by the somatotroph cells of the anterior pituitary gland, primarily governing growth, cellular regeneration, and metabolic partitioning. This function is crucial throughout life, influencing protein synthesis, lipolysis, and maintaining lean body mass and bone density. Decline in this function is a key component of age-related frailty and altered body composition.