Physical exercise as a functional test of hgh secretion

E. Ortega
E. Ruiz
C. Osorio
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Abstract

The efficiency of L-dopa and exercise tests have been compared to diagnose the lack of human growth hormone. Both tests gave similar results. The exercise test is recommended as a screening method in large populations to discard growth inhibition due to HGH deficiency, because of its easy, quick and painless application to patients.

Keywords:
Physical Exertion, Adolescent, Chemical, Child, Female, Growth Hormone/metabolism, Humans, Levodopa/pharmacology, Male, Pituitary Diseases/diagnosis, Pituitary Function Tests/methods, Pituitary Gland/drug effects/physiology, Stimulation

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E. Ortega
E. Ruiz
C. Osorio


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