Hydrochloric acid is secreted by which of the following cells of stomach?

Chief cells

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Parietal cells

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Peptic cells

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Goblet cells

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Solution

The correct option is B Parietal cells
Hydrochloric acid is secreted by Parietal cells of the following cells of stomach

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