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Growth hormone is secreted by: 
1. Liver gland
2. Pituitary gland
3. Thyroid gland
4. Adrenal gland

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Correct Answer - Option 2 : Pituitary gland

The correct answer is Pituitary gland.

  • Growth hormones are also known as somatotropin which is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
  • Growth Hormones function sometimes as growth promoters and sometimes as growth inhibitors.
  • It is important for normal physical growth in children.
  • It is also responsible for stimulating the growth of all tissues of the body including bones.

  • The liver secretes bile which helps in the emulsification of fats.
  • The Thyroid gland is an endocrine gland i.e, releases hormones directly into the blood.
    • It produces thyroxine hormone (T4) and triiodothyronine hormone (T3).
  • The adrenal glands are small glands located on top of each kidney.
    • The adrenal cortex produces several hormones.
    • The most important are aldosterone (a mineralocorticoid), cortisol (a glucocorticoid), and androgens and estrogen (sex hormones).

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