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Which of the following hormones is responsible for the growth of animals ?

A

Auxin

B

Insulin

C

Adrenaline

D

Somatotropin

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Somatotropin is the hormone , secrted by anterior lobe of pituitary gland .It is also called growth hormone as it stinmulates protein-symthesis , glycogensis and some other biological activities . Its deficiency causes midgets or dwarfism .
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