This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Endocrinology and Reproduction, Subject name: Physiology
[{'content': 'Conversion of chondrocyte into osteogenic cells is caused by - \nSelect and explain. \nA. Insulin, B. Eorticosteroids, C. Growth hormone, D. Thyroxine', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: C \nExplanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Growth hormone * A specific effect of Growth Hormone (GH) on skeletal growth is to convert chondrocytes into osteogenic cells, thus, causing specifc depostion of new bone.* This effect on bone growth is mediated by insulin like growth factor-1 (IGF-1).* Thus, conversion of chondrocytes into osteogenic cells# Caused by - growth hormone# Which is mediated by - IGF-1", 'role': 'assistant'}]