Growth hormone targets tissues like the liver, muscle, bone, and cartilage, stimulating protein synthesis, somatic growth, fat mobilization, and increasing blood glucose.
Growth hormone targets tissues like the liver, muscle, bone, and cartilage, stimulating protein synthesis, somatic growth, fat mobilization, and increasing blood glucose.
Front | What are the target organ(s) of growth hormone (GH)? |
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Back | Liver, muscle, bone, cartilage, and other tissues; stimulates protein synthesis and somatic growth; mobilizes fats; increases blood glucose |
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