Q136 / 160 · JIPMER 2012 · Zoology

Oxyntic cells secrete

  • Correct answer
    A
    HCl
  • B
    trypsin
  • C
    NaOH
  • D
    pepsinogen

Solution

Oxyntic cells or parietal cells are large and rounded cells located upon the surface of gastric gland and secrete HCl and CIF (Castle's Intrinsic Factor). This HCl gives the gastric fluids, a pH of about 2.0.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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