Proton pump inhibitors work by stopping the production of hydrogen ions (protons) in the parietal cells, which stops the formation of:
A) the intrinsic factor
B) hydrochloric acid
C) histamine
D) serotonin
B) hydrochloric acid
The formation of hydrochloric acid depends on a supply of hydrogen ions (protons) being produced in the parietal cells, and proton pump inhibitors stop this from happening.
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