ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -growth hormone (GH), also called somatotropin or human growth hormone, peptide hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. It stimulates the growth of essentially all tissues of the body, including bone.

Detailed explanation-2: -Growth hormone is produced by our brain’s pituitary gland and governs our height, bone length and muscle growth.

Detailed explanation-3: -Although it appears that human growth hormone can increase muscle mass and reduce the amount of body fat in healthy older adults, the increase in muscle doesn’t translate into increased strength. It isn’t clear if human growth hormone provides other benefits to healthy adults.