what are the direct effects of growth hormone?
Posted on | July 16, 2010 |
I know it is directly involved in cartilage formation.
I know that it stimulates IGF-1 secretion, which is involved in many anabolic actions in most body cells.
I am wondering what other directs actions does growth hormone have, such as cartilage growth.
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July 16th, 2010 @ 11:14 am
In addition to increasing height in children and adolescents, growth hormone has many other effects on the body:
* Increases calcium retention, and strengthens and increases the mineralization of bone
* Increases muscle mass through sarcomere hyperplasia
* Promotes lipolysis
* Increases protein synthesis
* Stimulates the growth of all internal organs excluding the brain
* Plays a role in fuel homeostasis
* Reduces liver uptake of glucose
* Promotes gluconeogenesis in the liver[22]
* Contributes to the maintenance and function of pancreatic islets
* Stimulates the immune system
July 16th, 2010 @ 11:14 am
it makes you gigantic!! just kidding, well it can if excessive amounts are secreted by the hormone into the bloodstream. Well from what I know, Growth hormone helps us grow.lol.
Like during puberty and helps with growth of bones and cartilage also. but of course there are other things, like minerals,that can effect bone growth.