The major targets of growth hormone are ___________.
A) the liver and gall bladder
B) the blood vessels
C) liver, bones, and skeletal muscles
D) the thyroid and adrenal glands

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The major targets of growth hormone are the liver, bones, and skeletal muscles. The liver is stimulated to produce insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) which promotes growth in bones and tissues. The bones and skeletal muscles also respond to growth hormone by increasing protein synthesis and promoting growth.

The Major Targets of Growth Hormone Are ___________