Which of These Statements Does NOT Apply to Somatostatin

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements does NOT apply to somatostatin?

• A)It is produced by the hypothalamus.
• B)It is produced by the pancreatic D cells.
• C) It inhibits growth hormone secretion.
• D) It is released in response to a fall in blood glucose and blood amino acids.

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