Question

describe growth hormone

Answer 1

Growth hormone (GH), also called somatotropin or human growth hormone, peptide hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. It stimulates the growth of essentially all tissues of the body, including bone.

Answer 2

Answer:

GROWTH HORMONE -

→ Growth hormone is produced by the pituitary gland.

→ It has many functions including maintaining normal body structure and metabolism.

WHAT DOES IT DO ?

♦ Growth hormone acts on many parts of the body to promote growth in children.

♦It basically promotes the growth of the individual.

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→ Know Something More -

•Over secretion of growth hormone can result in condition called GIGANTISM.

•Under secretion of growth hormone can result in condition called DWARFISM.

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