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Which one of the following chemicals is responsible for the production of HCl in the stomach leading to irritation and pain ?

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Solution

The correct option is B
Histamine stimulates the secretion of pepsin and hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
When it is secreated in excess it cause pain and irritation in stomach.

Structure of histamine is :


Hence, option (d) is correct.

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