Which statement best describes the manner in which growth hormone stimulates cell proliferation?
A)It directly stimulates cell division in most tissues.
B)It stimulates the release of insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-1)from the liver and other target tissues of growth hormone.
C)It stimulates metabolism.
D)It stimulates the release of eicosanoids from lymphoid tissues.
E)It stimulates sleep.

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Growth hormone stimulates the liver and other target tissues to produce insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-1), which in turn stimulates cell proliferation and growth. Direct stimulation of cell division by growth hormone is limited to specific tissues such as muscle cells. Growth hormone does not stimulate metabolism, the release of eicosanoids, or sleep.

Which Statement Best Describes the Manner in Which Growth Hormone