Insulin- Like Growth Factors Function as in Promoting Growth

question 93

Multiple Choice

Insulin- like growth factors function as in promoting growth.

• A)a hormone only
• B)a paracrine only
• C)a neurotransmitter only
• D)a hormone and a paracrine
• E)a hormone and a neurotransmitter

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