The hormone that inhibits the secretion of pancreatic juice is:
Correct answer: A. Somatostatin
- A. Somatostatin
- B. Gastrin
- C. Thyroxine
- D. Parathormone
Explanation
This is the correct option because somatostatin inhibits the secretion of pancreatic juice by suppressing the release of digestive enzymes and hormones like insulin and glucagon from the pancreas. It acts as a regulatory hormone to maintain balance in digestive and endocrine functions.
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