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Author Question: Growth factors are local regulators that A) are produced by the anterior pituita (Read 615 times)

sammy

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on: Sep 23, 2013
Growth factors are local regulators that
A) are produced by the anterior pituitary.
B) are modified fatty acids that stimulate bone and cartilage growth.
C) are found on the surface of cancer cells and stimulate abnormal cell division.
D) bind to cell-surface receptors and stimulate growth and development of target cells.
E) convey messages between nerve cells.


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Reply #1 on: Sep 25, 2013
For sure it has to be D Mark as solved once you're done!


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Reply #2 on: Sep 27, 2013
Marking this topic solved :D

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