A 33 year old man visits the family physician as he has recurrent stomach ache over the past six months. Investigations reveal gastric erosions and abdominal ulcer. The physician suspects somatostatin deficiency.
Which protective mechanism is most likely deficient in this condition?

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A 33 year old man visits the family physician as he has recurrent stomach ache over the past six months. Investigations reveal gastric erosions and abdominal ulcer. The physician suspects somatostatin deficiency. 
 Which protective mechanism is most likely deficient in this condition?

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inhibit secretion of the parietal cells, G cells, and ECL cells

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antagonizes histamine effect on parietal cells

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antagonizes effect of mucous on the gastric pits

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inhibit trophic effect of gastrin on stomach and small intestine

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inhibit acetylcholine release from vagal fibers

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