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This is the correct answer. Somatostatin (Growth hormone-inhibiting hormone) is produced and secreted by the delta cells of the endocrine pancreatic islets. It is released into the bloodstream after a meal and exerts an inhibitory effect on its target organs. D cells in the antrum of the stomach can also secrete somatostatin.
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Somatostatin
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This is not the correct answer. Insulin is secreted by the beta cells of the endocrine pancreas, which make up about 70% of the proportion of islet cells.
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Insulin
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This is not the correct answer. Pancreatic polypeptide (PP) is secreted by the PP cells of the endocrine pancreas.
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Pancreatic polypeptide
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This is not the correct answer. Glucagon is secreted by the alpha cells of the endocrine pancreas, which make up about 25% of the proportion of islet cells.
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Glucagon
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This is not the correct answer. Somatotrophin (Growth hormone) is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.
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Somatotrophin
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Endocrine pancreas physiology
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Endocrine physiology
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Which of the following hormones is secreted by the delta cells of the pancreatic islets?
a