Figure 16- 1 Pituitary Hormones and Their Targets
Use Figure 16- 1 to answer the following questions:
-The pituitary hormone that stimulates cell growth and replication by accelerating protein synthesis is
A) ACTH.
B) MSH.
C) somatotropin.
D) prolactin.
E) insulin.

Question

Figure 16- 1 Pituitary Hormones and Their Targets
Use Figure 16- 1 to answer the following questions:
-The pituitary hormone that stimulates cell growth and replication by accelerating protein synthesis is
A) ACTH. 
B) MSH. 
C) somatotropin. 
D) prolactin. 
E) insulin.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Somatotropin, also known as growth hormone, stimulates cell growth and replication by accelerating protein synthesis.