MEDICAL
STOMACH
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Question
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Which cell produces pepsinogen?
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chief cells
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parietal cells
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mucous cells
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enteroendocrine cells
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Chief cells of the gastric fundus produce the pro-enzyme pepsinogen, which is converted to its active form by acid produced by parietal cells.
Detailed explanation-2: -A substance made by cells in the stomach. Acid in the stomach changes pepsinogen to pepsin, which breaks down proteins in food during digestion.
Detailed explanation-3: -Finally, the chief cells (zymogenic) are basophilic cells that are located in the bottom of the gland and which produce different gastric enzyme precursors, such as pepsinogen.
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