GH II
What does GH II stand for in the context of biology?
Growth Hormone II
Which gland primarily produces Growth Hormone II?
Pituitary gland
What is a primary function of GH II in the human body?
Stimulating tissue growth and metabolism
What condition can result from an excess of GH II?
Acromegaly
At what stage of life is GH II production the highest?
Childhood
Which of the following hormones work closely with GH II?
Insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1)
A deficiency in GH II during childhood can lead to what condition?
Dwarfism
GH II release is regulated by which part of the brain?
Hypothalamus
What stimulates the release of GH II?
Exercise and sleep
Which type of molecule is GH II?
Protein