Gastric gland cells whose absence can lead to pernicious anaemia are

Chief cells

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Goblet cells

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Mucous cells

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Parietal cells

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Solution

The correct option is D Parietal cells
Chief or Peptic cells secrete the proenzyme pepsinogen.
Goblet cells secrete mucus.
Mucus neck cells secrete mucus.
Parietal or oxyntic cells secrete HCl and intrinsic factor (factor essential for the absorption of Vitamin $B_{12}$ in intestine.)
Deficiency of Vitamin $B_{12}$ causes pernicious anaemia.
Therefore, Option D is correct option.

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