NEET Biology question

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Which of the following gastric cells indirectly help in erythropoiesis?

(A)Chief cells
(B)Mucous cells
(C)Goblet cells
(D)Parietal cellsCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Parietal or oxyntic cells secrete HCl and Castle intrinsic factor. HCl of gastric juice converts ferric ( Fe3+) to ferrous (Fe2+) form in which iron can be absorbed. Castle intrinsic factor is essential for

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