Name process/term for the following statements:
The hormone that promotes the growth of our body.

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Growth hormone:
Growth hormone (GH), also called somatotropin or human growth hormone is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
It stimulates the growth of essentially all tissues of the body, including bone.
GH is vital for normal physical growth in children; its levels rise progressively during childhood and peak during the growth spurt that occurs in puberty.

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