Creator: Dr. Reeja Tharu
Keywords: Human Growth Hormone, HGH, chemicals, endocrine glands, blood, chemical messengers, chemical mediators, pituitary glands, pancreas, thyroid glands, parathyroid gland, adrenal gland, ovary, testis

Written by Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Apr 19, 2013

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) - The Fundamental Question

Before we start bombarding you with the latest developments and achievements of this wonder, called the “HGH”, it is important to introduce it to you first. HGH is the abbreviated form of c or simply, the Growth Hormone.

Hormones are chemicals produced in the endocrine glands of the body, which are transported via the blood to the various target organs. These are known by various names like chemical messengers, chemical mediators or first messengers. The hormones are transported to far-flung areas of the body and their action is multi-disciplinary.

There are various organs that serve as endocrine glands and secrete hormones, such as pituitary glands, pancreas, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, adrenal gland, ovary and testis. Out of these HGH is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.

Published on Jul 02, 2011
Last Updated on Apr 19, 2013

Comments

JonathonMicah Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Human growth hormone [HGH] is a natural substance, which is released by the body's pituitary glands Growth Hormone

mala_technol Monday, March 14, 2011

what should a young lady do for her better body growth if she is lean and thin even she take food as much quantity needed to an adult.

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