Question

Which will be the correct option for the marked place?

(a) Mucous cells

(b) Red blood cell

(c) Enterochromaffine like cells

(d) Antral G cell

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This intriguing question originated from Pharmacotherapy of Peptic Ulcer topic in chapter Histamine, Bradykinin and their Antagonists, Pharmacotherapy of Gastric Ulcer, Peptic Ulcer of Drug Biotechnology

Answer 1

Right option is (c) Enterochromaffine like cells

Best explanation: Enterochromaffine like cells secrete histamine which through circulation again go and bind to the H2 receptor and through the cAMP pathway helps the parietal cell to secrete acid. Gastrin secreted by Antral G cell is the hormonal control of acid secretion by parietal cell.