Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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Chapter 24 - The Digestive System - Figure 24.14 - Page 905: 1

Answer

Histamine produced by mast cells in the lamina propria is a paracrine that stimulates HCL secretion.

Work Step by Step

Histamine, secreted from mast cells, stimulates hydrochloric acid secretion. However, it is not the only HCL stimulus. Other influences that promote gastric HCL secretion include acetylcholine(ACH) of prasympathetic neurons and gastrin of G cells.
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