NEET Solved Paper 2016 Question 73

Question: In the stomach, gastric acid is secreted by the:

Options:

A) Gastrin secreting cells

B) Parietal cells

C) Peptic cells

D) Acidic cells

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • Parietal cells, also known as oxyntic cells, are responsible for secreting gastric acid (hydrochloric acid) in the stomach.


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