Which of the following is not an action of growth hormone:: (A) Anti insulin effect, (B) Increased cailage formation, (C) Decreased lipolysis, (D) Increased protein synthesis
Answer is C. Insulin shows anti insulin effect and stimulate production of insulin like growth factor Anti insulin effect: increased lipolysis, hyperglycemia Effects mediated by insulin like growth factor: increased cailage and bone formation, increased protein synthesis and growth factor secretion, Ref:Guyton and Hall textbook of medical physiology 12th edition,page number: 556-558