What is the function of GH? Also known as somatotropin. major targets of growth are bones and skeletal muscles; exerts metabolic effects such as mobilizing fats, increasing blood levels of fatty acids and decreases the rate of glucose uptake and metabolism. Also encourages glycogen breakdown and release of glucose to the blood.
In public policy, a living wage is the minimum income necessary for a worker to meet their basic needs. This is not necessarily the same as subsistence, which refers to a biological minimum, though the two terms are commonly confused. These needs include shelter (housing) and other incidentals such as clothing and nutrition.
National living wage. From April 2016, the national living wage will be Â£7.20 an hour for workers aged 25 and older. The minimum wage will still apply for workers aged 24 and under.This rate is for apprentices aged 16 to 18 and those aged 19 or over who are in their first year. All other apprentices are entitled to the National Minimum Wage for their age.