In the stomach, gastric acid is secreted by the: (2016) a. Gastrin secreting cells b. Parietal cells c. Peptic cells d. Acidic cells

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Muskan Anand

2 years ago

Option B.In the stomach, gastric acid (HCl) is secreted by the parietal or oxyntic cells. These cells are located in the gastric glands found in the lining of the fundus and in the cardia of the stomach.

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