Which of the following hormones plays a crucial role in regulating the growth and development of axons and dendrites in the nervous system?

A Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1)
B Nerve growth factor (NGF) ✓
C Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
D Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Explanation

Nerve growth factor (NGF) is a hormone that regulates the growth and development of axons and dendrites in the nervous system.

Source

Molecular Biology of the Cell by Alberts et al.
Hormones and Endocrine Markers Neuroendocrinology Neurotrophic Factors Hard MEDICAL Confidence: high