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Somatostatin/somatotrophin is an inhibitory hormone.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Somatostatin**: - Somatostatin is a polypeptide hormone. - It is secreted by the delta cells of the pancreas. - Its primary function is to inhibit the release of growth hormone. 2. **Understanding Somatotrophin**: ...
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