Multiple choice

Which of the following is true for STH function?

Hormonal disorders viz. Cretinism and Dwarfism are caused due to hyposecretion of thyroid and growth hormone of pituitary respectively.

  1. Accelerates protein synthesis

  2. Retains Ca++ in body

  3. Retains Ca++ in body and accelerates protein synthesis

  4. Facilitates growth

  5. Facilitates growth by retaining Ca++ in body and accelerates protein synthesis
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E Correct answer
Explanation

STH or growth hormone is secreted from anterior lobe of pituitary, and facilitates growth by retaining Ca++ in body and accelerates protein synthesis.

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