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Q · Digestive Systemmedium · 45s
Which cell type in the stomach secretes hydrochloric acid?
TopicDigestive System
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Parietal (oxyntic) cells in the gastric glands of the fundus and body secrete HCl and intrinsic factor essential for protein digestion and vitamin B₁₂ absorption.
Final Answer: Option B - Parietal cells