<prompt> Effects of growth hormone are all exceptLipolysisIncreased protein synthesisGlycolysisGlycogenolysis  <response>: Ans. c Glycolysis. Ref: Ganong, Physiology, 21st ed., 402, 406GROWTH HORMONE It is a protein anabolic hormone containing single chain of 191 aminoacids, secreted by somatotropes It produces positive nitrogen phosphorous balance It decreases body fat Cholesterol It increases GI absorption of Ca. It moblilizes FFA from adipose tissue favours ketogenesis It decreases glucose uptake into some tissues- Stimulates body growth;- Stimulates secretion of IGF-1;- Stimulates lipolysis;- Inhibits actions of insulin on carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.FACTORS THAT affect SECRETION OF GROWTH HORMONEStimulate Growth Hormone SecretionInhibit Growth Hormone Secretion- Decreased blood glucose- Decreased blood free fatty acids- Starvation or fasting, protein deficiency- Trauma, stress, excitement, Exercise- Testosterone, estrogen- Deep sleep stages II and IV- Growth hormone-releasing hormone- Increased blood glucose- Increased blood free fatty acids- Aging- Obesity- Growth hormone inhibitory hormone somatostatin- Growth hormone exogenous- Somatomedins insulin-like growth factors 