How We Grow
sometimes Growth Hormone must first trigger the release of another class of hormones called somatomedins, which actually do the job, such as promoting cell division. Thyroid hormone plays a role, promoting growth hormone release, making bones more responsive to somatomedins. (Location 1580)
Estrogen promotes the growth of long bones, both by acting directly on bone and by increasing growth hormone secretion. Testosterone does similar things to long bones and, in addition, enhances muscle growth. (Location 1583)
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6 Dwarfism and the Importance of Mothers
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