Plasma concentrations of growth hormone are elevated following bouts of short-duration,high intensity exercise.The primary effect of an increase in plasma concentrations of growth hormone is to
A)promote the increase in protein synthesis.
B)promote long bone growth.
C)increase the mobilization of FFA and reduce tissue use of blood glucose.
D)none of the above answers are correct.

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Elevated plasma concentrations of growth hormone promote the increase of protein synthesis, which leads to an increase in muscle mass and strength. It also promotes the breakdown of adipose tissue, leading to a reduction in body fat. However, growth hormone does not directly promote long bone growth, and while it can increase the mobilization of FFA, it does not reduce tissue use of blood glucose.

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