GH is a stress hormone that raises the concentration of glucose and free fatty acids. It also stimulates production of IGF-1. A recombinant form of hGH called somatropin (INN) is used as a prescription drug to treat children's growth disorders and adult growth hormone deficiency.
New Zealand occurrences-northwest Nelson. Slate is a low grade metamorphic rock generally formed by the metamorphosis of mudstone / shale, or sometimes basalt, under relatively low pressure and temperature conditions.
Metamorphic rocks fall into two major categories: foliated metamorphic sedimentary rocks non-foliated metamorphic rocks. Refer to Metamorphic Rock Photos for more visual examples of each of these metamorphic rock types. Foliated (Layered) Metamorphic Rocks 1. slate Slate is metamorphosed shale.Slate is tougher than shale and it breaks into thin, flat layers.Slate is usually dark gray, but it can also be red colored.efer to Metamorphic Rock Photos for more visual examples of each of these metamorphic rock types. Foliated (Layered) Metamorphic Rocks 1. slate Slate is metamorphosed shale. Slate is tougher than shale and it breaks into thin, flat layers. Slate is usually dark gray, but it can also be red colored.