Which Statement Regarding Growth Hormone (GH) Is True

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding growth hormone (GH) is true?

• A) GH stimulates the breakdown of stored fats and the release of fatty acids into the blood.
• B) Liver cells respond to GH by releasing prostaglandins.
• C) Skeletal muscle cells and chondrocytes are extremely insensitive to GH.
• D) GH production is regulated by releasing and inhibiting hormones from the thyroid.
• E) In epithelial tissues, GH inhibits stem cell division.

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