Myostatin is ________.

A. an autocrine regulator that stimulates satellite cell function and muscle growth
B. a paracrine regulator that inhibits satellite cell function and muscle growth
C. an autocrine regulator that inhibits satellite cell function and muscle growth
D. a paracrine regulator that stimulates satellite cell function and muscle growth


Answer: B

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