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Which hypothalamic hormone inhibits release of growth hormone?
AOxytocin
BSomatostatin
CVasopressin
DMelatonin
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Somatostatin
Somatostatin from the hypothalamus inhibits growth hormone release from the pituitary.
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