Which hormone directly stimulates osteoblasts to increase bone matrix production?
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Correct answer: Growth Hormone
Growth hormone stimulates the liver and osteoblasts to produce Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1), which promotes osteoblast proliferation and matrix synthesis. In contrast, high levels of cortisol usually inhibit osteoblast activity.
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