Gigantism

adrenocorticotropic hormone follicle interstitial lactogenic thyroid jpg

adrenocorticotropic hormone follicle interstitial lactogenic thyroid jpg

Summary: Removal of the thyroid gland is a simple and safe operation The scar from the horizontal incision is just a thin line and usually fades out as the child gets older Hormones from the anterior portion of the pituitary control many body functions The most important hormones are the growth hormone the hormone that affects the activity of the adrenal

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