effects of somatostatin on the gastrointestinal system
The effects of somatostatin on the gastrointestinal system can be described as regulatory and inhibitory. It helps regulate various gastrointestinal functions such as the release of digestive juices, absorption of nutrients, and movement of gastrointestinal muscles, by inhibiting the secretion of certain hormones and enzymes.
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