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Ch. 18 The Endocrine System
Martini - Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology 11th Edition
Martini, Nath, Bartholomew11th EditionFundamentals of Anatomy & PhysiologyISBN: 9780136874089당신이 사용하는 게 아니라요?교과서 변경
18장, 문제 11

What six hormones primarily affect growth?

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Understand that growth in the human body is regulated by multiple hormones that influence different tissues and processes.
Identify the primary hormone responsible for overall body growth, which is the Growth Hormone (GH), secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.
Recognize the role of Thyroid Hormones (T3 and T4) from the thyroid gland, which regulate metabolism and are essential for normal growth and development.
Include Insulin, produced by the pancreas, which promotes cellular uptake of glucose and amino acids, supporting growth and energy storage.
Consider the sex hormones, Testosterone and Estrogen, which contribute to the growth spurt during puberty and influence bone and muscle growth.
Acknowledge Cortisol, a glucocorticoid from the adrenal cortex, which can affect growth by influencing protein metabolism and the body's response to stress.

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Growth Hormone (GH)

Growth Hormone, produced by the pituitary gland, directly stimulates growth in tissues and bones by promoting protein synthesis and cell division. It plays a central role in overall body growth and metabolism.
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Hormone Review Table Example 1

Thyroid Hormones (T3 and T4)

Thyroid hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), regulate metabolism and are essential for normal growth and development. They influence the rate of cellular metabolism and enhance the effects of growth hormone.
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Review of Major Hormones

Insulin and Sex Steroids (Testosterone and Estrogen)

Insulin promotes growth by facilitating glucose uptake and anabolic processes, while sex steroids like testosterone and estrogen trigger growth spurts during puberty and contribute to the development of secondary sexual characteristics.
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