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Function of somatostatin is to...

Function of somatostatin is to

A

slimulate pituitary synthesis and release gonadotropins

B

inhibit the release of gonadotropins from pituitary

C

stimulate pituitary and promotes secretion of growth hormone

D

inhibit the release of growth hormone from pituitary

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