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 long bone growth.
B. promote the increase in protein synthesis.
C. increase the mobilization of FFA and reduce tissue use of blood glucose.
D. none of these answers are correct.


Answer: B

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