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AIIMS2010ZoologyDigestion and Absorption

Which of the following is correct?

Options

  1. APaneth cells secrete pepsinogen
  2. BParietal cells secrete hydrochloric acid
  3. CArgentaffin cells secrete mucus
  4. DChief cells secrete gastrin

Correct answer

B. Parietal cells secrete hydrochloric acid

Step-by-step solution

Parietal cells are present in the epithelium of the gastric glands. They are large and are most numerous on the side walls of the glands. They are also called oxyntic cells as they stain strongly with eosin. They secrete hydrochloric acid and Castle intrinsic factor.

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