Histamine Secretion by the Stomach Would Be Prevented by Destruction

question 172

Multiple Choice

Histamine secretion by the stomach would be prevented by destruction of the

• A)D cells.
• B)G cells.
• C)chief cells.
• D)enterochromaffin-like cells.

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