Digestion and Absorption Question 33
33. In the stomach, gastric acid is secreted by the
(a) gastrin secreting cells
(b) parietal cells
(c) peptic cells
(d) acidic cells
Show Answer
Answer : b
Hints & Solution
(b) The main constituent of gastric acid is hydrochloric acid which is produced by parietal cells (also called oxyntic cells) in the gastric glands in the stomach.
