Somatostatin

question 64

Multiple Choice

Somatostatin

• A) functions as an autocrine hormone.
• B) increases the digestive activities of the gut.
• C) inhibits the release of growth hormone in the anterior pituitary.
• D) increases the release of insulin.
• E) stimulates the release of glucagon.

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