Which of the following gastric cells indirectly help in erythropoiesis?
- AGoblet cells
- BMucous cells
- CChief cells
- DParietal cells
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Parietal cells (or oxyntic cells) in the stomach secrete and Intrinsic Factor. Intrinsic factor is essential for the absorption of Vitamin in the ileum. Vitamin is required for the maturation of (erythropoiesis). Therefore, parietal cells indirectly assist in blood cell production.