THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

RECTUM AND ANUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The gastric cells ____
A
Produce protein-digesting enzymes
B
secrete gastric juice
C
produce sticky alkaline mucus
D
produce gastrin
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Parietal cells are responsible for gastric acid secretion, which aids in the digestion of food, absorption of minerals, and control of harmful bacteria.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gastrin is a peptide hormone primarily responsible for enhancing gastric mucosal growth, gastric motility, and secretion of hydrochloric acid (HCl) into the stomach. It is present in G cells of the gastric antrum and duodenum.

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