Image Based Question – 74178

Identify the hormone from the picture:

A. Growth hormone

B. Cortisol

C. Estrogen

D. Insulin

Correct Answer » A Explanation

Ans. a. Growth hormone 

• Release of growth hormone is stimulated by strenuous exercise. During sleep, large pulsatile bursts of growth hormone secretion occur.
• “Growth hormone is found at relatively low levels during the day, unless specific triggers for its release are present. During sleep, on the other hand, large pulsatile bursts of growth hormone secretion occur.