In the context of the digestion process,which of the following is true of histamine?
A) Histamine is released from enterochromaffin-like (ECL) cells that are stimulated by gastrin.
B) Histamine binds to receptors on enterochromaffin-like (ECL) cells to release gastric juices.
C) Drugs that block histamine release decrease the pH in the stomach.
D) Histamine inhibits the action of digestive enzymes such as pepsin.
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