Growth hormonea. increases the usage of glucose.b. increases the breakdown of lipids.c. decreases the synthesis of proteins.d. decreases the synthesis of glycogen.e. All of these are correct.

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Growth hormone
a. increases the usage of glucose.
b. increases the breakdown of lipids.
c. decreases the synthesis of proteins.
d. decreases the synthesis of glycogen.
e. All of these are correct.

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The growth hormone is a peptide hormone produced by the cells of the anterior pituitary gland called somatotrophs, and thus the name somatotropin. This hormone is responsible for the stimulation and induction of the growth, reproduction, regeneration, development, and proliferation of the cells for the overall growth of the human body.

The growth hormone is responsible for the regulation of various other processes of metabolism other than growth and reproduction. This is because it is involved in the regulation of concentration of cellular metabolites like glucose, glycogen, amino acids, fats, etc.

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