In Mammals, GH (Growth Hormone) Is an Endocrine Signal That

question 31

Multiple Choice

In mammals, GH (growth hormone) is an endocrine signal that stimulates repair and growth of various tissues. Which of the following would be required for a tissue to respond to growth hormone?

• A) the presence of a growth hormone receptor on the responding tissue
• B) the responding tissue must be muscle
• C) nerve cells must attach to the responding tissue for growth hormone to work
• D) a voltage change must occur

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