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The human body is like a machine that requires many functional units working in a coordinated manner such that it functions properly. One such functional unit is endocrine system. The endocrine system is responsible for the production of hormones that regulate the activity of the body.

The hormones like growth hormone are the key players of the endocrine system and regulate the growth of the body in many ways. The growth hormone is also known as peptide hormone as it is made up of various peptide units. The growth hormone is produced and released by the pituitary gland which is a small sized gland present in human brain. The growth hormone is released in the blood and when it reaches to various organs and tissues it shows its specific effects.

There are large number o benefits of growth hormone as it particularly affects the process of ageing. The growth hormone if taken in right amount makes your skin looks young. Also the growth hormone is responsible for the renewal of dead cells and tissues.
The growth hormone is responsible for the healthy and dense bones as it particularly controls the metabolism of minerals. This helps in making bones thicker and stronger.

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