Within which parts of a gastric gland are chief cells located_____________?
Correct answer: A. Fundus
- A. Fundus
- B. Isthmus
- C. Neck
- D. Gastric pit
Explanation
Chief cells are concentrated in the deeper part or base of fundic glands, where they secrete pepsinogen and gastric lipase. The isthmus and neck contain more mucous and stem-cell components.
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