Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) released from the anterior pituitary is important in humans because of its suspected ability to do what?
A) Block the perception of pain
B) Change the color of skin in some environments
C) Stimulate fat mobilization
D) Stimulate nerve growth and development
D
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MSH might be important for nerve growth and development in humans. Animals use MSH to change skin color as part of protective camouflage, but it does not have this effect in humans. Lipotropins stimulate fat mobilization. Endorphins and enkephalins are hormones that block the perception of pain.
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