The main functions are to inhibit the secretion of pancreatic hormones (insulin, glucagon, pancreatic polypeptide) and to inhibit digestive processes.
It inhibits digestive processes by decreasing nutritive absorption and digestion.
The motility and secretory activity of the GIT are decreased by somatostatin.
Somatostatin secretion is increased by nutrients such as glucose and amino acids
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