(A) Comparison of mean (±SEM) plasma T concentrations (ng/ml) in 60 min pre- and 120 min post saline/NMS in fed adult male monkeys. (B) Comparison of mean (±SEM) plasma GH levels (ng/ml) in 60 min pre- and 120 min post saline/NMS in fed adult male monkeys. *P<0.05 vs pre-treatment ,**P<0.01 vs pre-treatment (Student’s t test).