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18/03/2022 5:51 pm
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Which hormone inhibits the release of growth hormone?
(a) Insulin
(b) Gonadotrophin
(c) Somatostatin
(d) Thymosin
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18/03/2022 5:52 pm
Correct answer: (c) Somatostatin
Explanation:
Hypothalamus produces two kinds of hormones: releasing hormone and inhibiting hormones. GnRH is releasing hormone which stimulates pituitary synthesis.
Somatostatin inhibits the release of GH from the pituitary.