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Somatotropin Release Patterns

Meaning

Somatotropin Release Patterns refer to the characteristic pulsatile and circadian rhythm of growth hormone (GH) secretion from the anterior pituitary gland, which is also known as somatotropin. GH is not released continuously but in discrete, high-amplitude pulses, with the largest and most physiologically significant pulse typically occurring shortly after the onset of deep sleep. The integrity of these specific patterns is essential for maximizing GH’s downstream effects on tissue repair, metabolic regulation, and overall body composition.