Question
Biology Question on Digestion and absorption
Which type of cells secretes HCl in stomach'
A
Chief cells
B
Oxyntic cells
C
Peneth cells
D
Goblet cells
Answer
Oxyntic cells
Explanation
Solution
HCl is produced in the lumen of stomach and then secreted by oxyntic cells. Oxynric or parietal cells are large and rounded cells, located upon the surface of the gastric gland.