In diseases of growth hormone cell death occurs by-
Correct Answer: Apoptosis
Description: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Apoptosis o GH and IGF-1 (somatomedin) inhibit cell death by apoptosiso Thus, GH deficiency will cause accelerated apoptosis."GH indirectly mediates growth and protein synthesis by triggering the liver and other tissues to produce a group of proteins called insulin-like growth factors (IGFs). These proteins enahnce cellular proliferation and inhibit apoptosis or programmed cell death " -- Science in medicine.
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