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Growth hormone
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Stimulates liver, which stimulates cartilage growth at epiphyseal plate
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Vitamin D
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Promotes absorption of calcium and phosphate into blood
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Thyroid hormone
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Stimulates bone growth by stimulating metabolic activity of osteoblasts
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Calcitonin
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Promotes calcium deposition and inhibits osteoclasts
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Sex hormones
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Stimulate osteoblasts; epiphyseal growth and closure
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Vitamin A
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Activates osteoblasts
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Parathyroid hormone
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Increases blood calcium levels by stimulating osteoclasts (resorption)
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Vitamin C
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Promotes collagen production
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