Multiple choice

Somatotropic hormone is secreted by _____.

  1. pancreas

  2. adrenal

  3. thyroid

  4. pituitary
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Explanation

Somatotropic hormone (growth hormone, GH) is synthesized and secreted by somatotroph cells in the anterior pituitary gland. It stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration. The pancreas secretes insulin and glucagon, the adrenal secretes catecholamines and corticosteroids, and the thyroid secretes thyroid hormones - none of which are somatotropic hormone.

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