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Gigantism

Excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland.Excessive largeness of stature.gigantism

a condition where there is over-production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland in a child before the bone growth plates close, resulting in excessive long bone growth. A defect in humans caused by an over production of growth hormone from the pituitary gland, which results in the over-elongation of bones and creating a.


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In-depth wolf anatomy?

... in wolves? (I assume they differ to those of a human.) I'd also like to find out what could naturally stimulate those hormones so as to cause gigantism in an entire species. I appreciate these are diffcult questions, and I would really appreciate any help that can be offered. Thanks, ~MonkeyFace

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by MonkeyFace
Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:07 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: In-depth wolf anatomy?
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Pituitary gland

Ive been reading about gigantism and the fact a lot of rapid growth resulting in tumours etc. controlled and released growth hormones results in excessive height. Is there scientifically a treatment to do the reverse and stimulate the ...

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by Rik
Sat Jun 14, 2008 2:58 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pituitary gland
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SENI biometric analysisextinct Scincidae Genus Macroscincus

... pp 529-541. Austin, C.C; 1995 Molecular and morphological evolution in south Pacific lizards. Herpetologica: pp.291-300. Carrenza S, Parallel gigantism and complex Arnold EN, colonization patterns in the Cape Mateo JA, Verde scincid lizards: Mabuya and Lopez-Jurado LF, Macroscincus (Reptilia ...

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by Brian - LCRC
Sat Aug 26, 2006 1:24 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: SENI biometric analysisextinct Scincidae Genus Macroscincus
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The Cape Verde Giant Skink: Macroscincus coctei

... value of .11. That Macroscincus coctei lasted as long as it did is a testiment to the hardiness of this lizard. References: Carranza S, Parallel gigantism and complex colonization Arnold EN, patterns in the Cape Verde scincid lizards: Mateo JA, Mabuya and Macroscincus (Reptilia Scincidae) Lopez-Jurado ...

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by Brian - LCRC
Sat Aug 26, 2006 1:18 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: The Cape Verde Giant Skink: Macroscincus coctei
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Macroscinus coctei

... value of .11. That Macroscincus coctei lasted as long as it did is a testiment to the hardiness of this lizard. References: Carranza S, Parallel gigantism and complex colonization Arnold EN, patterns in the Cape Verde scincid lizards: Mateo JA, Mabuya and Macroscincus (Reptilia Scincidae) Lopez-Jurado ...

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by Brian - LCRC
Fri Aug 25, 2006 8:25 pm
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: Macroscinus coctei
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