Epidermal growth factor exerts all of the following effects on the epidermis except A)promoting cell division. B)stimulating keratin synthesis. C)accelerating tissue repair. D)speeding up glandular function. E)stimulating melanin production.

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Epidermal growth factor does not stimulate melanin production. Instead, melanin production is regulated by melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH), which is produced by the pituitary gland.

Epidermal Growth Factor Exerts All of the Following Effects on the Epidermis