The Pituitary Hormone That Stimulates the Breakdown of Stored Fats

question 17

Multiple Choice

The pituitary hormone that stimulates the breakdown of stored fats and the release of fatty acids into the bloods is

• A) TSH.
• B) ACTH.
• C) MSH.
• D) LH.
• E) GH.

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