Which of the Following Statements About Growth Factors Is True

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about growth factors is true?

• A) They are modified fatty acids that stimulate bone and cartilage growth.
• B) They are found on the surface of cancer cells and stimulate abnormal cell division.
• C) They are local regulators that stimulate division and development of target cells.
• D) They convey messages between nerve cells.

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