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Which one of the following pituitary hormones does not have a target organ to act upon? |
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Thyrotrophin |
b) |
Gonadotrophin |
c) |
Adrenocorticotrophin |
d) |
Somatotrophin |
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Which one of the following pituitary hormones does not have a target organ to act upon? |
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a) |
Thyrotrophin |
b) |
Gonadotrophin |
c) |
Adrenocorticotrophin |
d) |
Somatotrophin |
(d)
Somatotrophin or growth hormone (GH) is secreted from anterior pituitary. It is most important stimulant of proper normal growth body. It promotes biosynthesis of DNA, RNA and proteins in all body cells. It stimulates cellular growth and proliferation, growth and repair of bone muscles and connective tissue.