Question

Hypophysectomized rats (those that have had their pituitary glands removed grow fastest when given both gh and testosterone together than either separately. what is this phenomenon called?

Answer 1

Based on the description above, the phenomenon that is being described is called SYNERGISM. Synergism occurs in this when both GH and Testosterone are being used and created a rather better outcome that it is given separately. The combined effect gave a better result.