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Growth Flashcards

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Growth regulations

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  • GH from AP
  • Thyroid hormones
  • Insulin
  • Sex steroids
  • Nutrient availability
  • Stress
  • Genetics
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GH regulators

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  • GHRH

- GHIH

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GH

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Peptide hormone secreted by AP and transported by carriers

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Indirect effect of GH

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IGF-1 secreted by liver (and other cells) in response to GH.
(GH; Precondrocytes -> condrocytes)
- IGF-1 secreted; autocrine/paracrine agent. Condrocytes differentiate and produce cartilage.

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Direct effect of GH

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Utilise energy for growth

  1. Increases gluconeogenesis
  2. Inhibits insulin uptake
  3. Promotes lipolysis
  4. Increases AA uptake and protein synthesis (anabolic)
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