Adult growth hormone functions

Shown are the most prominent clinical features of GH deficiency.

O₂: oxygen; GH: growth hormone.

From: Melmed S. Pathogenesis and diagnosis of growth hormone deficiency in adults. N Engl J Med 2019; 380:2551. Copyright © 2019 Massachusetts Medical Society. Reprinted with permission from Massachusetts Medical Society.

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