Growth Hormone (GH) or somatotropic hormone),”1) GH promotes skeletal and muscular growth.  2) GH acts to stimulate transport of amino acids into cells and to increase activity of ribosomes.  3) GH promotes fat metabolism rather than glucose metabolism4) Too little GH during childhood makes an individual a pituitary dwarf5) Too much forms a giant; life expectancy is less-GH affects blood glucose levels and promotes diabetes mellitus6) Overproduction adults results in acromegaly; only feet, hands

Growth Hormone (GH) or somatotropic hormone),”1) GH promotes skeletal and muscular growth.  2) GH acts to stimulate transport of amino acids into cells and to increase activity of ribosomes.  3) GH promotes fat metabolism rather than glucose metabolism4) Too little GH during childhood makes an individual a pituitary dwarf5) Too much forms a giant; life expectancy is less-GH affects blood glucose levels and promotes diabetes mellitus6) Overproduction adults results in acromegaly; only feet, hands

and face grow”