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Learn about the anatomy, development, and function of the pituitary gland in this 26-minute lecture that explores anterior pituitary hormones with a focus on growth hormone secretion and action. Discover how growth hormone affects the body, including its diabetogenic effects and role in stimulating osteoblasts. Examine regulatory mechanisms of growth hormone-secreting cells, the importance of IGF-1 in childhood growth, and related conditions like Laron syndrome and acromegaly. The lecture also covers neuronal groups in the hypothalamus/pituitary system, releasing factors, and somatomedins.
