Somatostatin suppresses the secretion of glucagon and insulin. It also inhibits nutrient digestion and absorption to prevent the rapid depletion of blood-borne nutrients.
1. Suppresses secretion of glucagon and insulin 2. Inhibits nutrient digestion and absorption of nutrients to prevent quick depletion of blood-borne nutrients
| Front | What does somatostatin do? |
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| Back | 1. Suppresses secretion of glucagon and insulin 2. Inhibits nutrient digestion and absorption of nutrients to prevent quick depletion of blood-borne nutrients |
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