What does the nurse understand will be released to maintain a relatively constant level of blood sugar in a client with normal function of the pancreas?
A) Cortisol
B) Glucagon
C) Insulin
D) Somatostatin
D
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Somatostatin, a hormone secreted by delta islet cells, helps maintain a relatively constant level of blood sugar by inhibiting the release of insulin and glucagons. Cortisol is a glucocorticoid release by the adrenal gland. Glucagon increases blood sugar levels and insulin reduces blood sugar levels.
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