Somatostatin released from the hypothalamus:

Physiology Test Question

	(A) Stimulates the synthesis and release of growth hormone (GH) by the anterior pituitary gland.
	(B) Inhibits the synthesis and release of growth hormone (GH) by the anterior pituitary gland.
	(C) Stimulates the synthesis and release of prolactin (PRL) by the anterior pituitary gland.
	(D) Inhibits the synthesis and release of prolactin (PRL) by the anterior pituitary gland.
	(E) Inhibits the synthesis and release of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) by the anterior pituitary gland.

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