Growth hormone of pituitary is more effective in

Presence of thyroxine

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Absence of thyroxine

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Absence of insulin

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Presence of adrenaline

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Solution

The correct option is A Presence of thyroxine
Growth hormone is also called as peptide hormone secrated by somatotropic cells within the lateral wings of the pitutary gland. It is the hormone that stimulates the growth and concentration of of glucose and fatty acids.
So, the correct option is 'Presence of thyroxine'.

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