Question

which of the following hormones 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

Explanation:

• Follicle - stimulating hormone (FSH): In females, it stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles; in males, it stimulates sperm production. It is not mainly for general cell division.
• Growth hormone (GH): Also known as somatotropin. It promotes the growth of bones, muscles, and other tissues by stimulating cell division, protein synthesis, and cell regeneration.
• Thyroid - stimulating hormone (TSH): Stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones (such as thyroxine). It is related to metabolism regulation, not direct cell - division stimulation.
• Luteinizing hormone (LH): In females, it triggers ovulation and the development of the corpus luteum; in males, it stimulates testosterone production. It is not focused on general cell division.

Answer:

B. growth hormone