Role of growth hormone

The human body works with the help of various systems. One such system is endocrine system that produces various hormones. These hormones work in a sequential manner and control all the functions of the body from digestion to growth.

The human growth hormone is one such hormone which is required for normal functioning of the body. The human growth hormone has a single chain of amino acids and the hormone is produced by the pituitary gland and is released in the blood circulation. The site of the action of the human growth hormone is located far away from its site of production. The human growth hormone acts on the bones and muscles of the body and help the bone grow with the help of positive regulation of calcium metabolism.

Similarly the human growth hormone helps in reducing the excess fat from the body and it uses this fat to increase the muscular mass so that you become lean and thin and at the same time you have good muscle mass. This is the reason that the human growth hormone is quite famous among the athletes and sports persons. The human growth hormone helps in replacing the damaged tissues.