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Hydrochloic acid (HCl) is secreted by which of the following cells of stomach?

a)

Chief cells

b)

Parietal cells (oxyntic cells)

c)

Peptic cells

d)

Goblet cells



Question ID - 1524 | SaraNextGen Top Answer

Hydrochloic acid (HCl) is secreted by which of the following cells of stomach?

a)

Chief cells

b)

Parietal cells (oxyntic cells)

c)

Peptic cells

d)

Goblet cells

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Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -

(b)

Oxyntic or parietal cells are located upon the surface of the gastric glands and secrete hydrochloric acid.

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