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In the stomach, gastric acid is secreted by the
BiologyDigestion and AbsorptionNEETNEET 2016 (Phase 1)
Options:
  • A Gastrin secreting cells
  • B Parietal cells
  • C Peptic cells
  • D Acidic cells
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Parietal cells

Parietal cells are also known as oxyntic are the epithelial cells that secrete hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor. These cells are located in the gastric glands found in the lining of the fundus and in the cardiac of the stomach.

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