The Pituitary Hormone That Stimulates Cell Growth and Metabolism in Many

Question

The pituitary hormone that stimulates cell growth and metabolism in many tissues is
A) ACTH.
B) MSH.
C) prolactin.
D) insulin.
E) somatotropin.

Accepted Answer

The pituitary hormone that stimulates cell growth and metabolism in many tissues is somatotropin, also known as growth hormone. It is responsible for regulating body composition, muscle and bone growth, and metabolism.