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Growth Hormone (GH) is a protein hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland. It plays a critical role in physical growth in children and adolescents and regulates metabolism in adults. GH stimulates protein synthesis, increases muscle mass, promotes bone and cartilage growth, and affects fat and carbohydrate metabolism. Deficiency can cause short stature or poor growth in children, while excess can lead to gigantism in children or acromegaly in adults.

Pregnancy and Hormones

Growth Hormone

Test Code: MTC00451

Growth Hormone (GH) is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that helps body growth, bone elongation, and muscle development.

Sample Type

Blood

Preparation

Without Fasting

TAT Turnaround time (TAT)

4 hours

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Growth hormone is responsible for body growth in children and adolescents, bone elongation, and muscle development. In adults, it regulates fat and carbohydrate metabolism.

Deficiency in children leads to short stature and poor growth, while in adults it causes reduced muscle mass, increased fat, fatigue, and lower endurance.

Excess GH in children causes gigantism, while in adults it leads to acromegaly, including enlargement of hands, feet, and facial features, and may affect heart and blood pressure.

Yes, GH stimulates muscle growth, increases muscle mass, reduces fat, and enhances physical strength.

GH secretion is closely linked to deep sleep, with most being released during sleep; physical activity also increases GH, promoting growth and muscle building.

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