What are the three major types

Question:

What are the three major types of cells found in the gastric glands? Name their secretions.

Solution:

i. Mucous Neck cells – they secrete mucus

ii. Peptic or chief cells – they secrete Proenzyme Pepsinogen and Prorennin

iii. Parietal or oxyntic cells – they secrete HCl and intrinsic factor.

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