________________ hormone is produced by the anterior pituitary during childhood and puberty and stimulates growth of muscle and bone throughout the body.

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The hormone produced by the anterior pituitary during childhood and puberty that stimulates growth of muscle and bone throughout the body is growth hormone. A is incorrect because follicle-stimulating hormone is involved in reproductive function. B is incorrect because adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulates the adrenal gland to produce cortisol. C is incorrect because prolactin stimulates milk production in the mammary glands.

________________ Hormone Is Produced by the Anterior Pituitary During Childhood