To exert its metabolic effects, GH

a. interacts with the liver to produce intermediary signaling compounds
b. interacts directly with target organs
c. acts indirectly by stimulating insulin-like growth factor
d. promotes hypertrophy and hyperplasia of soft tissue and bone
e. none of the above


B

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