[Campbell Biology P.1066] Which of the following hormones from the anterior pituitary gland h... | Practice Question

Which of the following hormones from the anterior pituitary gland has both tropic and nontropic effects, directly promoting growth and affecting metabolism, in addition to stimulating growth factor production?

  • A: Growth hormone (GH)
  • B: Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
  • C: Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
  • D: Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Explanation

The text explicitly states: 'Growth hormone GH has both tropic and nontropic effects. It promotes growth directly, affects metabolism, and stimulates the production of growth factors by other tissues.' The other options listed TSH, FSH, ACTH are described as solely tropic hormones in the context of the anterior pituitary.