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What are the functions performed by histamine in the body ?
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Histamine is a potent vasodilater. (A chemical agent that causes dilation of the blood vessels)
(i) It contracts muscles in the gut and bronchi.
(ii) It relaxes some other muscles e.g., in the wall of blood vessels.
(iii) It is responsible for congestion in the nose associated with common cold and allergies.
(iv) It stimulates the release of pepsin and HCl in the stomach.
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