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In the stomach, gastric acid is secreted by the:

  1. A
    Parietal cells
  2. B
    Peptic cells
  3. C
    Acidic cells
  4. D
    Gastrin secreting cells

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Gastric acid (HCl) and intrinsic factor are secreted by parietal cells (also called oxyntic cells) located in the gastric glands of the stomach. Peptic cells (chief cells) secrete pepsinogen.

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In the stomach, gastric acid is secreted by the:
A
Parietal cells
B
Peptic cells
C
Acidic cells
D
Gastrin secreting cells

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