alleryHypothalamic somatostatin inhibits the release of which pituitary hormone?
AGrowth hormone
BOxytocin
CVasopressin
DProlactin
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Growth hormone
Somatostatin is an inhibiting hormone that blocks growth hormone release from the pituitary.
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