NEET Biology question

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In the stomach, gastric acid is secreted by the

(A)Peptic cells
(B)Acidic cells
(C)Gastrin secreting cells
(D)Parietal cellsCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Parietal (oxyntic) cells, large cells located on the walls of the gastric glands against the basement membrane, secrete both hydrochloric acid and Castle's intrinsic factor (needed for vitamin B12 absorption in the ileum). Peptic

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