Many of the growth-promoting effects of growth hormone (GH), result from the actions of intermediary chemical messengers on target tissues. Which of the following intermediaries is most important during gestational growth?
a. Growth hormone inhibiting hormone (GHIH)
b. Insulin-like growth factor 2
c. Insulin-like growth factor 1
d. Growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH)
Answer: b. Insulin-like growth factor 2
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