Question

function of 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. GH is synthesized and secreted by anterior pituitary cells called somatotrophs, which release between one and two milligrams of the hormone each day. GH is vital for normal physical growth in children; its levels rise progressively during childhood and peak during the growth spurt that occurs in puberty.

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Answer 2

growth hormone also know as somatoropin( are as human growth hormone in its human form) is a peptide hormone that stemulates growth, cell reproduction and cell regeneration in humans and other animals. It is thus important in human development. in biochemical terms GH stimulates protein synthesis and increased far breakdown to provide the energy necessary for tissue growth. it also antogonizes the action of insulin. GH may act directly on tissue.