Growth hormone exerts its effects on growth
A) by stimulating production of somatomedins.
B) by directly invoking gene activity.
C) by elevating blood glucose levels.
D) by increasing fat metabolism.
E) by increasing thyroid hormone levels.

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Growth hormone stimulates the liver to release somatomedins, which are insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) that mediate the effects of growth hormone on growth and metabolism.

Growth Hormone Exerts Its Effects on Growth