Question

what is the function of somatotrophic hormone(STH)??

Answer 1

growth hormone or somatotrophic hormone (STH) a hormone secreted by the anterior PITUITARY GLAND mainly in the growth period, where it stimulates the lengthening of the long bones in TETRAPODS, induces protein synthesis and inhibits INSULIN, thus raising the level of blood sugar.

Answer 2

the function of somatotrophic hormone(STH) are -

• these are secreted from the anterior lobe of pituitary glands
• this hormone helps in stimulating growth of all essential tissues of our body.
• these are also known as growth hormone.
• the deficiency of this hormone causes dwarfism.
• the over secretion results in gigantism.