Pituitary dwarfism in German Shepherd dogs.
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چکیده
· Growth hormone (GH), which is essential for growth · Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), which regulates thyroid function · Prolactin (PRL), which is essential for lactation · Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing hormone (LH), which are essential for ovulation in female animals and sperm production in male animals · Adrenocorticotroph hormone (ACTH), which stimulates the adrenal cortex
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of small animal practice
دوره 19 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1978