Which hormone plays a major role in protein synthesis and also supports the action of cortisol by decreases glucose uptake, increases ffa mobilization and enhances gluconeogenesis?

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Biology

Tommy Hess

27 May, 20:03

Which hormone plays a major role in protein synthesis and also supports the action of cortisol by decreases glucose uptake, increases ffa mobilization and enhances gluconeogenesis?

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Marquise Pierce · Answer 1

The correct answer is Growth Hormone (GH).

Growth hormone (GH) which is also known as somatotropin is a peptide hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland. Its role is to stimulate growth as well as cell reproduction, and cell regeneration. GH belongs to a group of stress hormones, it raises the concentration of glucose and free fatty acids.