A patient is diagnosed with insufficient growth hormone. What effects will this have on the patient? Select all that apply.

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Growth hormone deficiency can lead to decreased bone density as the hormone plays a crucial role in bone growth and maintenance. It also increases the use of fatty acids for energy, reducing the reliance on glucose and thereby increasing circulating blood glucose levels by reducing its uptake into cells.

A Patient Is Diagnosed with Insufficient Growth Hormone