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Which of the following is NOT true of growth hormone?

  • A. stimulates rate of amino acid entrance into the cell
  • B. stimulates protein synthesis in bones, cartilage, and muscles
  • C. promotes glucose metabolism
  • D. promotes fat metabolism
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: growth hormone does not promote glucose metabolism. Growth hormone primarily promotes protein synthesis in bones, cartilage, and muscles (B), stimulates the rate of amino acid entrance into the cell (A), and promotes fat metabolism (D). Glucose metabolism is mainly regulated by insulin, not growth hormone.