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Growth Involves the Contribution of Many Hormones and Modifiers in Its

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Growth involves the contribution of many hormones and modifiers in its regulation. However, the primary regulator of growth is growth hormone. Describe the role of growth hormone in the regulation of growth.


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Compound

A substance formed from two or more chemical elements chemically bonded together, with a fixed ratio determining its composition.

Fe2+

Ferrous ion, a form of the iron ion where iron has a valency of +2, commonly involved in redox reactions and an essential part of hemoglobin.

Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for respiration of living organisms and combustion processes.

Compound

A compound is a substance made up of two or more different elements chemically bonded together in a fixed ratio.

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