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 from the liver
C)It stimulates metabolism
D)It stimulates the release of eicosanoids from lymphoid tissues
E)All of the choices are correct

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Growth hormone stimulates the liver to release insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I), which then acts on target cells to promote cell growth and proliferation. Growth hormone itself does not directly stimulate cell division in most tissues.

Which Statement Best Describes the Manner in Which Growth Hormone