Question

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

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

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.