Asked in UHS MDCAT 2016 2016Moderate

_ are the parts of a gastric gland that produce hydrochloric acid.

Correct answer: A. Parietal Cells

  • A. Parietal Cells
  • B. Goblet Cells
  • C. Chief Cells
  • D. Zymogen Cells

Explanation

Parietal cells (also known as oxyntic cells) are epithelial cells in the stomach that secrete hydrochloric acid (HCl).

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