Which of the following cells produce HCl?
a)
–cells
b)
-cells
c)
Oxyntic cells
d)
Chief cells
Which of the following cells produce HCl?
a)
–cells
b)
-cells
c)
Oxyntic cells
d)
Chief cells
Question ID - 1909 | SaraNextGen Top Answer
Which of the following cells produce HCl?
a)
–cells
b)
-cells
c)
Oxyntic cells
d)
Chief cells
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Which of the following cells produce HCl? |
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Oxyntic cells |
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Chief cells |
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Answer Key / Explanation : (c) -
(c)
Oxyntic cells are present in pits within the wall of vertebrate stomach. Their function is to secrete hydrochloric acid, giving the gastric fluid a pH of about 2.0 HCl converts proenzyme prorennin and pepsinogen into active rennin and pepsin respectively.
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