Q. Hydrochloic acid (HCl) is secreted by which of the following cells of stomach?
A) Chief cells
B) Parietal cells (oxyntic cells)
C) Peptic cells
D) Goblet cells
Explanation
Oxyntic or parietal cells are located upon the surface of the gastric glands and secrete hydrochloric acid.
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