Somatostatin functions in glucose homeostasis by
A) promoting reduced growth of the body, decreasing the need of individual cells for glucose, and thereby promoting glucose sparing.
B) inhibiting digestion and absorption of nutrients, preventing hyperglycemia.
C) inhibiting secretion of prolactin, reducing production of lactose for milk, and preventing hypoglycemia.
D) doing all of these.
E) doing none of these.
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