Question:Consider the following with respect to human Growth Hormone (hGH):
(1) It is produced in the body and secreted by the pituitary gland near the base of the brain.
(2) Secretion of a protein IGF-1 from the liver ultimately stimulates the growth of bones, muscle, and other tissues.
(3) hGH is banned in-competition but not out of competition by the World Anti- Doping Agency.
Which is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b)2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1,2 and 3
Answer : (a)
Context:
- Pardeep Singh, who is a 2018 Commonwealth Games silver medallist, has been handed a provisional four-year suspension after his blood sample tested positive for human Growth Hormone (hGH).
- About:
- Human Growth Hormone (hGH) is produced in the body and secreted by the pituitary gland near the base of the brain. HGH helps in bone, organ and cartilage growth and also helps in repairing damaged muscles.
- When the gland releases the growth hormone, it results in the secretion of a protein called IGF-1 from the liver. The IGF-1 protein is what ultimately stimulates the growth of bones, muscle, and other tissues.
- hGH is banned both in-competition as well as out-of-competition by the World Anti- Doping Agency (WADA) as hGH is known to increase muscle mass, strength as well as tissue-repairing effects.
By-Arpit Mishra
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