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What are the signs of growth hormone deficiency?
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Growth hormone:
A hormone that contains about 190 amino acids that are proteinaceous in nature is called the growth hormone.
The anterior pituitary cells secrete these hormones.
These hormones target the bones and tissues by assisting in the growth of the body.
Dwarfism is caused when there is a deficiency in growth hormones.
Gigantism is caused when there is a surplus in growth hormones.
Signs of Growth hormone deficiency:
Growth in humans reduces.
Low bone density.
The body mass index becomes lean.
Depression and anxiety.
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