In humans, melanocyte-stimulating hormone (msh) plays which important function? in humans, melanocyte-stimulating hormone (msh) plays which important function? msh stimulates melanocytes to produce more melanin. msh helps the body cope with stress. msh functions in appetite suppression. msh functions to stimulate the liver to secrete insulin-like growth factor-1.
In humans, melanocyte-stimulating hormone stimulates melanocytes to produce more melanin. Acting through melanocortin 1 receptor, MSH stimulates the production and release of melanin by melanocytes in skin and hair, a process called melanogenesis.
