BIOLOGY
HORMONES
Question
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Which gland produces growth hormone?
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Thyroid gland
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Adrenal glands
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Pituitary gland
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Human growth hormone, also known as hGH and somatotropin, is a natural hormone your pituitary gland makes and releases that acts on many parts of the body to promote growth in children.
Detailed explanation-2: -Growth hormone is released into the bloodstream from the anterior pituitary gland. The pituitary gland also produces other hormones that have different functions from growth hormone. Growth hormone acts on many parts of the body to promote growth in children.
Detailed explanation-3: -The anterior lobe of your pituitary gland makes and releases the following hormones: Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH or corticotrophin): ACTH plays a role in how your body responds to stress.
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