Question

Name the hormone responsible for the following function:

Responsible for the normal growth of the whole body.

Answer 1

Growth hormone

1. Growth hormone is produced and secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
2. This hormone governs the normal growth of the whole body such as our height, bone length, and muscle growth.
3. The growth hormone deficiency in children causes stunted growth and poor bone density and reduced muscle mass in adults.
4. Hypersecretion of growth hormones in children causes gigantism which is long tall body stature while in adults it causes acromegaly having symptoms such as elongated bones of the face, limbs, and feet.