Question
Difference between Somatostatin and Somatomedin.

Answer

SomatostatinSomatomedin
Secreted by the thalamus.Called growth mediators.
Inhibits the secretion of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary gland.Secreted by the r but their production is stimulated by growth hormone.
It is called a growth-inhibiting hormone (GHIH).Mediators can regulate the growth of somebody components like the bones etc.

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