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Growth factors are local regulators that(A) are produced by the anterior pituitary.(B) are modified fatty acids that stimulate bone and cartilagegrowth.(C) are found on the surface of cancer cells and stimulateabnormal cell division.(D) bind to cell-surface receptors and stimulate growth anddevelopment of target cells.

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Growth factors are local regulators that(A) are produced by the anterior pituitary.(B) are modified fatty acids that stimulate bone and cartilagegrowth.(C) are found on the surface of cancer cells and stimulateabnormal cell division.(D) bind to cell-surface receptors and stimulate growth anddevelopment of target cells.

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The correct answer is (D) bind to cell-surface receptors and stimulate growth and development of target cells.

Growth factors are proteins that bind to receptors on the cell surface, with the primary result of activating cellular proliferation and differentiation. They are quite versatile, stimulating cellular division in numerous different cell types; while others are specific to a particular cell-type. They play an important role in maintaining healthy skin and a youthful appearance by promoting cell renewal.

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