Question

The greatest secretion of growth hormone occurs during _____ sleep.

Answer 1

In normal healthy people, the greatest secretion of human growth hormone is release during the first period of stage 3 sleep at night. Stage 3 sleep is called slow wave sleep where it is considered as restorative sleep. It occurs about an hour after you first fall asleep and to release the hormone, a consistent sleep schedule must be followed and an exercise during the day.

Answer 2

The answer is stage 3 sleep (deep sleep). During   early phases of this stage the HGH (Human Growth Hormone) is released by the brain (pituitary gland).  This is especially significant for the growth of a child during maturation.  The release of the hormone is pulse-like and not continuous.