The hormone which promotes protein anabolism, absorption of calcium from the bowel and retards use of blood glucose for ATP production

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Solution

The correct option is C Growth hormone
Growth hormone regulates the growth of the body. Hence, it promotes protein anabolism, intestinal absorption of $C a^{+ 2}$ and conservation of glucose thus retards the use of blood glucose for ATP production.

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