Following is the structure of gastric glands in stomach wall where 'x' is:
Correct answer: D. Oxyntic cells
- A. Mucosa
- B. Visceral fat cells
- C. Mucus cells
- D. Oxyntic cells
Explanation
Since the other labeled cells are Zymogen cells (also known as acinar cells, which secrete digestive enzymes), the unlabeled cell type marked "X" is the Oxyntic cells (also called parietal cells) are found in the gastric glands of the stomach.They secrete hydrochloric acid (HCl) and intrinsic factor, which are involved in digestion and vitamin B12 absorption.
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