HCl secreting cells of the gastric glands are called.

Zymogen cells

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Goblet cell

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Enterochromaffin cells

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Oxyntic cells

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Solution

The correct option is D Oxyntic cells
Oxyntic cells (parietal cells) are large and are most numerous on the sidewalls of the gastric glands.
They are called oxyntic cells because they stain strongly with eosin dye.
They are called parietal cells as they lie against the basement membrane.
They secrete hydrochloric acid and Castle's intrinsic factor. Hence, Option D is correct.

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