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The 16 pages that link to Growth hormone, each with the reason it gives.

• ChildhoodRelated: It contributes to the physical growth characteristic of childhood.

• AcromegalyRelated: Persistent excess of this hormone drives the tissue and bone changes of acromegaly.

• GigantismRelated: Excess secretion before growth plates close can cause pituitary gigantism.

• Inhaled corticosteroidRelated: Growth rate is monitored in children receiving prolonged inhaled corticosteroid treatment.

• Bernardo HoussayRelated: Its diabetogenic effects helped explain how pituitary activity could raise blood glucose.

• DwarfismRelated: Insufficient growth hormone can cause proportionate short stature.

• Epiphyseal plateRelated: Growth hormone signaling supports cartilage proliferation at the plate.

• André the GiantRelated: Excess growth hormone underlies the conditions associated with André's stature.

• Laron syndromeRelated: In Laron syndrome, growth hormone is present but cannot signal normally through its receptor.