Growth Spurt Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to start a growth spurt?
A
The hypothalamus signals the pituitary gland to signal the start of growth spurt.
2
Q
What hormones are present in a growth spurt?
A
Growth Hormone (GH)
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
-thyroid
–thyroxine
3
Q
Growth Hormone
A
-is released throughout life and decreases with old age
-released in the brain, travels around the body, acts on all cells and they increase in size and number
E.g (muscles (bigger), bones (larger), blood (volume)).
4
Q
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
A
Released in the thyroid gland (throat), releases new hormone- thyroxine- increase cell size and number, responsible for brain maturation.
5
Q
What is a growth spurt?
A
A period of rapid growth during adolescence and changes the body in size, shape and function.
