Which type of mucosa cells secrete pepsinogen?
Correct answer: A. Zymogen
- A. Zymogen
- B. Oxyntic
- C. Mucous
- D. Gastric
Explanation
The mucosa of the stomach possesses numerous tubular gastric glands composed of three kinds of cells: mucous cells that secrete mucus; oxyntic cells, which secrete hydrochloric acid; and zymogen cells, which secrete pepsinogen.
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