Growth Hormone Does Which of the Following

question 31

Multiple Choice

Growth hormone does which of the following?

• A)Affects the cartilaginous growth areas of long bones
• B)Decreases the number and size of skeletal muscle cells
• C)Negatively effects the size of organs
• D)Decreases red cell mass through erythropoietin stimulation

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