Question

Intrinsic factor that helps in the absorption of vitamin $B_{12}$ is secreted by:

• A. Goblet cells
• B. Hepatic cells
• C. Oxyntic cells
• D. Chief cells

Answer 1

The correct option is C Oxyntic cells

• Oxyntic cells or parietal cells of the gastric glands secrete an intrinsic factor that helps in the absorption of vitamin $B_{12}$ .
• Goblet cells present in the mucosal epithelium of the small intestine secrete mucus.
• Hepatic cells of liver secrete bile
• Peptic or chief cells of the gastric glands secrete pepsinogen.