The anterior pituitary produces growth hormone, a protein that influences metabolic activity by causing the body to store carbohydrates, synthesize proteins for growth, and use fat for energy.

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  Systems and organs | Anatomy and Physiology | Research Starters

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• proteins concept
• human growth hormone concept
• anterior pituitary gland concept
• metabolic activity concept