Disorders of Growth Hormone Release [Excess and Deficiency]

Disorders of Growth Hormone Release [Excess and Deficiency]

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The video tutorial discusses human growth hormone (HGH) disorders, dividing them into pre-puberty and post-puberty categories. It explains the importance of HGH in bone growth during puberty, highlighting conditions like pituitary gigantism and dwarfism. The tutorial also covers acromegaly, a condition occurring after puberty due to excess HGH, using Andre the Giant as an example. Additionally, it touches on historical figures and cultural references related to gigantism.

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