Numerous adult organs possess adult stem cells, which in most cases are multipotent.

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GHRH- Hypothalamus stimulates growth hormone secretion by utilizing both cAMP and IP3/Ca2+ as second messengers.

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Somatotropes—human growth hormone promotes growth of the entire body by affecting protein formation, cell multiplication, and cell differentiation.

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Somatostatin (somatotropin release–inhibiting hormone) –hypothalamus Inhibit growth hormone secretion.

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Somatostatin binds membrane receptor, which is coupled to Galpha i protein.

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Before puberty, growth hormone excess causes gigantism

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After puberty, growth hormone excess causes acromegaly