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epiphyseal growth plates
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where lengthening of bones occur
b/w each end and the shaft of long bones |
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growth hormone acts on:
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liver
unspecialized precursors differentiated cells |
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unspecialized precursors
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dividing cells
secrete IGF-1 locally; IGF-1 acts as paracrine agent |
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differentiated cells
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not dividing
increase protein sytnhesis; cause cells to become larger |
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plate closure
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cartilage turns into bone
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anabolic steroid
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effects differentiated cells; stimulates protein synthesis increasing their size, making them larger and larger
IN TESTOSTERONE NOT IN ESTROGEN OR PROGESTERONE |
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IGF-2
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main hormone controlling rate of growth before birth
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placental lactogen
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decrease insulin sensitivity of mom's cells, causing increase in mom's glu and insulin levels
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gonads
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ovaries
testes |
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wolffian ducts
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degernates
vas deferens |
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mullerian ducts
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oviduct/uterus/vagina
degen |
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urogential sinus
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urethra
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genital tubercle
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clitoris
penis |
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urethral groove
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vestibule (open)
zips up to penis |
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urethral fold
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labia minora
penis |
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gential swelling
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labia majora
scrotum |
