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The hormone responsible for the stimulation of the growth of bones, cartilages, muscles, visceral organs and the body as a whole is 

 

Option: 1

Adrenocorticotropic hormone

 


Option: 2

Somatotrophic hormone

 


Option: 3

Luteinizing hormone

 


Option: 4

Prolactin 

 


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The Pituitary Gland and Its Anterior Lobe -

 

Hormones of Adenohypophysis:

Growth Hormone (GH):

  • This is also called as somatotrophic hormone (STH). 
  • It stimulates the growth of bones, cartilages, muscles, visceral organs and the body as a whole. 
  • It also promotes protein synthesis, intestinal calcium absorption and glycogenolysis.

Hence. the correct optionis somatotrophic hormone 

 

 

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