title: [Physical exercise as a functional test of hgh secretion (author's transl)].
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.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D007980:Levodopa / Q000494:pharmacology; D008297:Male; D005082:Physical Exertion; D010900:Pituitary Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010901:Pituitary Function Tests / Q000379:methods; D010902:Pituitary Gland / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology; D013268:Stimulation, Chemical
chemical_list: D007980:Levodopa; D013006:Growth Hormone
vernacular_title: El ejercicio fisíco como prueba funcional de la secreción de hormona de crecimiento.