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Name the hormone released by the pituitary gland which helps in growth of the body.

A

Thyroxin

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B

Pituitorxin

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C

Growth hormone

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D

Adrenaline

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Solution

The correct option is C
Growth hormone

Growth hormone is released by pituitary gland which is secreted after puberty. This hormone accelerates the growth and development of bones and muscles which in turn helps in increasing height of the body as well.

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