Somatostatin
Somatostatin, also known as growth hormone inhibiting hormone (GHIH).
| Notes | Further detail | |
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| Source | Delta cells of the pancreas, pylorus and duodenum | |
| Function | Inhibits growth hormone secretion Inhibits insulin and glucagon secretion Decreases acid and pepsin secretion, decreases gastrin secretion, decreases pancreatic enzyme secretion Inhibits trophic effects of gastrin Stimulates gastric mucous production | Somatostatin analogs are used in the management of acromegaly, as they inhibit growth hormone secretion |
| Regulation | Increases secretion
Decreases secretion
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