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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for Growth hormone
  1. What are proteins and what do they do?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... biological processes between different cells, tissues, and organs. Growth hormone Structural component These proteins provide structure and support ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/howgeneswork/protein - Genetics
  2. Is height determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... acromicric dysplasia , geleophysic dysplasia , Marfan syndrome ), GH1 ( isolated growth hormone deficiency ), EVC ( Ellis-van Creveld syndrome ), Weyers acrofacial dysostosis ), and GPC3 ( Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome ). By ... that cause severe growth disorders, and also other variants with milder effects ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/height - Genetics
  3. Are moles determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... for new moles to appear during times when hormone levels change, such as adolescence and pregnancy. During ... other than ultraviolet radiation from the sun, perhaps hormones or other biologic processes, are involved in triggering ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/moles - Genetics
  4. Is hair texture determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... genetics can also influence hair texture and thickness. Hormones, certain medications, and chemicals such as hair relaxers ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/hairtexture - Genetics