Question

Which of the following growth hormone speeds up the growth in the adolescence phase?

• A. Thymosine
• B. Somatotrophin
• C. Insulin
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Somatotrophin

• Somatotrophin is a growth hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.
• It promotes growth in children and adolescents. It also helps to regulate body composition, body fluids, muscle and bone growth, sugar and fat metabolism, and possibly heart function.
• Hence Somatotrophin hormone speeds up the growth in the adolescence phase.
• So, the correct answer is 'Somatotrophin'.