Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the cells of the body to rapidly divide?

A) follicle-stimulating hormone
B) growth hormone
C) thyroid-stimulating hormone
D) luteinizing hormone


B
Explanation: Growth hormone is responsible for the growth of the body by stimulating the cells of the body to rapidly divide. Follicle-stimulating hormone is responsible for stimulating the development of ova and sperm. Thyroid-stimulating hormone regulates the thyroid gland function. Luteinizing hormone stimulates secretion of sex hormones in males and females and plays a role in releasing ova in females.

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