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Insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) is mainly secreted by which of the following organs?

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Heart
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Brain
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Kidneys
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Liver
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Solution

The correct option is D Liver
Insulin-like growth factor is mainly secreted by the liver. It is a protein hormone that helps in the growth and development of various cells and tissues in the body.

The genes that alter the formation of IGF-1 have been transferred to animals so as to create transgenic animals. This is done in order to study the biological role of IGF-1 in the body.

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