GH stimulates the secretion of ________ from the liver and other tissue. This hormone has ________ feedback effect on growth hormone secretion.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


insulin-like growth factor; negative

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The left ventricle is the chamber with the thickest wall, because:

What will be an ideal response?

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