ESR [024]:THE NORMAL GROWTH HORMONE AXIS

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GH is composed of how many protein chains ?

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A single chain protein

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The 2 bonds in GH ?

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2 disulphide bonds

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Half-life of a hormone ?

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The plasma half-life of a hormone is the time needed for the concentration of the hormone to decrease to its half, and is positively correlated with the percentage of protein binding.

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Regulation Of GH Secretion ?

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Relation of Androgens & oestrogens with the growth spurt that happens through GH ?

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Functions of growth hormone on CHO metabolism ?

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Functions of growth hormone on Protein metabolism ?

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Functions of growth hormone on Lipid metabolism ?

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Functions of growth hormone on Electrolyte metabolism ?

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GH Indirect Actions via IGF-I ?

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GROWTH PROMOTION ;

• Clonal expansion of chondrocytes

• Growth of bones, soft tissue & viscera

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Explain

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explain

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explain

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pathologies ?

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