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The source of somatostatin is same as th...

The source of somatostatin is same as that of

A

Thyroxin and calcitonin

B

Insulin and glucagon

C

Somatotropin and prolactin

D

Vasopressin and oxytocin

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B
Delta cells or D cells constitute about 7% of pancreatic islets cells and secrete somatostatin. Alpha cells constitute about 17% of pancreatic islet cells and secrete glucagons and Beta cells constitute about 70% of pancreatic islets cells and secrete insulin
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