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The human growth hormone (HGH) is defined as "a protein hormone of about 190 amino acids which is synthesized and secreted by cells called somatotrophs in the anterior pituitary. It is a major participant in the control of several complex physiologic processes, including growth and metabolism." As a drug it's used in animals and people. Acccording ...

According to Wikipedia, the Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is: "...a peptide hormone. It stimulates growth and cell reproduction in humans and other animals. It is a 191-amino acid, single chain polypeptide hormone which is synthesized, stored, and secreted by the somatotroph cells within the lateral wings of the anterior pituitary gland." HGH is important because it controls ...