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
Octreotide is useful in esophageal varices. It is a synthetic analogue of somatostatin. The true statement regarding this drug is: 
Select and explain. 
A. It can be given orally, B. It is longer acting than somatostatin, C. Its major adverse effect is secretory diarrhea, D. All of the above
B: It is longer acting than somatostatin
Answer: B: It is longer acting than somatostatin 
Explanation: None