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Somatostatin

A

Stimulates glucagon release and inhibits insulin release

B

Stimulates release of insulin and glucagon

C

Inhibits release of insulin and glucagon

D

Inhibits glucagon release and stimulates insulin release.

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The correct Answer is:
C
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