Insulin-Like Growth Factor I is Produced in Response To

Question

Insulin-like growth factor I is produced in response to
A)growth hormone.
B)cortisol.
C)prolactin.
D)adrenocorticotropic-releasing hormone.
E)thyroid hormonE.

Accepted Answer

Insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) is primarily produced by the liver in response to growth hormone (GH) from the anterior pituitary gland. GH stimulates the production and release of IGF-I, which then goes on to promote cell growth and division in various tissues and organs throughout the body.