Growth regulation refers to the processes that control the rate and extent of growth in living organisms. This regulation is crucial for maintaining balance within an organism, ensuring that cells grow and divide at appropriate rates. Various factors, including genetic instructions, environmental conditions, and hormonal signals, play a role in this regulation. In plants, growth regulation is often influenced by hormones such as auxins, gibberellins, and cytokinins. These hormones help coordinate growth responses to environmental stimuli, such as light and gravity. In animals, growth regulation is primarily managed by hormones like growth hormone and insulin, which help regulate metabolism and tissue development.