Mucus production to form the mucosal barrier in the stomach is stimulated by the release of:
A) Somatostatin
B) Gastrin
C) Prostaglandins
D) Histamine

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Prostaglandins protect the mucosal barrier by stimulating the secretion of mucus and bicarbonate and by inhibiting secretion of acid.
Somatostatin is secreted by the pancreas and is not involved in secretion of mucus.
Gastrin is not involved in mucus secretion.
Histamine initiates secretion of acid,not mucus.

Mucus Production to Form the Mucosal Barrier in the Stomach