This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology
[{'content': 'Which of the following is true about octeride ? \nSelect and explain. \nA. It stimulates growth hormone secretion, B. It is useful in controlling secretery diarrhoea, C. It is active orally, D. Its used is contraindicated in acromegaly', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: Ans is b i.e. It is useful in controlling secretery diarrhoea As octeride is somatostatin analogue, it inhibits the secretion of GH, TSH, prolactin and almost all GI secretions. It is used in acromegaly, bleeding esophalgeal varicies, insulinoma and secretory diarrhoea associated with carcinoid, WDHA syndrome, gastrinoma and glucagnoma.', 'role': 'assistant'}]