To exert its metabolic effects, GH
A) interacts with the liver to produce intermediary signaling compounds
B) interacts directly with target organs
C) acts indirectly by stimulating insulin-like growth factor
D) promotes hypertrophy and hyperplasia of soft tissue and bone
E) none of the above
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