Growth Hormone

GrowthHormone
What is it?
*One of the most important hormones
secreted by the anterior lobe
Who does it affect?
*Bone and general growth
*Acts on the whole body to produce protein synthesis
*Normal growth and development in children
*Growth hormones are highest in the morning, lowest in mid afternoon, reason is
unknown
*Regulates metabolism
*Can quickly increase the flow of sugar into muscles and fat
*Stimulates protein production in muscle and liver, slows production of fatty tissue
*Blocking use and uptake of sugars, maintains blood sugar levels in the brain
*Increasing production of fat, fat levels in the blood, mobilizes fat as an alternative fuel
*Body adapts to the lack of food when fasting
*Often activates many growth factors, insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I)
Hormones:
*Pituitary - growth and development, protein production