Liver Cells Respond to Growth Hormone by Releasing Hormones Called

Question

Liver cells respond to growth hormone by releasing hormones called
A) gonadotrophins.
B) prostaglandins.
C) hepatic hormones.
D) somatomedins.
E) glucocorticoids.

Accepted Answer

Liver cells release somatomedins (also known as insulin-like growth factors or IGFs) in response to growth hormone stimulation. These hormones then stimulate cell division and growth in various tissues, including bone and muscle.