Growth Hormone

Growth Hormone

Growth Hormone GROWTH HORMONE (GH)/SOMATOTROPIN Polypeptide. Synthesized & secreted by somatotropes. Subtype of acidophilic cells in adenohypophysis. PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS: Two major action – Stimulation of skeletal growth. Regulation of metabolism. 1. STIMULATION OF SKELETAL GROWTH: Mediated by “Somatomedins”/“Insulin-like Growth Factors” (IGF). Synthesized in liver. Somatomedin (IGF-1) stimulates proliferation of chondrocytes & osteocytes. Increases chondroitin sulfate deposition in cartilage. Increases […]

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Growth Hormone

GROWTH HORMONE Q. 1 Which among the following condition can cause an increase in growth hormone level in blood?  A Hypoglycemia  B Cortisol  C Methylprednisolone  D Glucose Q. 1 Which among the following condition can cause an increase in growth hormone level in blood?  A Hypoglycemia  B Cortisol  C Methylprednisolone  D Glucose Ans. A Explanation:

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