Sequences that presumably diverged as a result of gene duplication are paralogous.

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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

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Posterior pituitary secretes neuropeptides, ADH and oxytocin

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ADH and oxytocin synthesized in cell bodies of hypothalamic neurons and secreted from nerve terminals in the posterior pituitary.

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ADH and oxytocin are homologous nonapeptides