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Somatostatin is an inhibitor of ______.

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Question

Somatostatin is an inhibitor of ______.

Options

  • Insulin

  • Glucagon

  • Both insulin and glucagon

  • Vasopressin

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Solution

Somatostatin is an inhibitor of both insulin and glucagon.

Explanation:

Somatostatin is secreted by the delta cells of the islets of Langerhans and inhibits the secretion of both insulin and glucagon. Vasopressin is secreted by the posterior pituitary and is not inhibited directly by pancreatic somatostatin.

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Chapter 12: Endocrine System - EXERCISE [Page 209]

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Lakhmir Singh Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 12 Endocrine System
EXERCISE | Q 8. | Page 209
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