Term Name:	growth hormone activity
Synonyms:	GH activity, pituitary growth hormone activity, placental growth hormone activity
Definition:	The action characteristic of growth hormone, a peptide hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary or the placenta into the circulation, and binds to membrane receptors in target tissues to stimulate body growth.
Ontology:	GO: Molecular Function [GO:0070186]    QuickGO    AmiGO