All the given options are correct. Somatostatin inhibits the release of both insulin and glucagon. It also slows down the digestive activity in the gastrointestinal tract. Somatostatin is produced in the hypothalamus, pancreas, and gastrointestinal tract in response to various stimuli, such as high levels of glucose and amino acids in the blood.

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Somatostatin

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Somatostatin

A) is released when glucose and amino acid levels rise rapidly in the blood.
B) inhibits the release of insulin and glucagon.
C) slows digestive activity.
D) is produced in the hypothalamus.
E) All of the above

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