Which of the following is an effect of somatostatin?
A) The small intestine decreases the absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract.
B) The liver stores glucose from the blood as glycogen.
C) Muscle cells store glycogen and build protein.
D) Adipose tissue uses glucose from the blood to form fat.
E) Blood glucose levels drop.

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Somatostatin inhibits the release of gastrointestinal hormones and decreases the absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract. This leads to a decrease in blood glucose levels in the short-term as less glucose is absorbed from the digestive tract.

Which of the Following Is an Effect of Somatostatin