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The source of somatostatin is same as th...

The source of somatostatin is same as that of

A

thyroxine and calcitonin

B

insulin and glucagon

C

somatotropin and prolactin

D

vasopressin and adrenline.

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Insulin, glucagon and somatostatin, are secreted by islets of Langerhans of pancreas, Somatostatin suppresses the release of other hormones from pancreas.
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