Human Physiology
Human Physiology
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ISBN: 9781259864629
Author: Fox, Stuart Ira
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 19, Problem 13aCP
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The effects of growth hormone on the metabolism of lipids, glucose, and amino acids.

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Growth hormone is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. In growing years, growth hormone is important as it contributes to an increase in the skeletal growth as well as mass in the soft tissues. During fasting and absorption, this hormone shows both anabolic and catabolic effects.

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