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What Happens to Bovine Somatotrophic Hormone (BST) Once It Is

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What happens to bovine somatotrophic hormone (BST) once it is consumed by a human?


A) BST is absorbed and transported by the blood to the brain, where it induces human growth.
B) BST is broken down by the digestive system to harmless nutrients that are absorbed and used to build other compounds needed by the body.
C) BST enters the blood stream and travels to the gonads, where it increases the production of sex hormones, causing early puberty in children.
D) BST is not affected or absorbed by the digestive system. It is removed from the body in fecal matter.

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