The control of gastric secretions is accomplished through complementary actions of the nervous and endocrine systems and involves four major chemical messengers: acetylcholine, histamine, gastrin, and:
A. serotonin
B. nitric oxide
C. somatostatin
D. neurotensin
E. norepinephrine
Answer: C
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