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Which hypothalamic hormone inhibits the release of growth hormone from the pituitary?
ASomatostatin
BOxytocin
CVasopressin
DProlactin
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Somatostatin
Somatostatin from the hypothalamus is an inhibiting hormone that stops growth hormone release.
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