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Oxyntic cells are located in:

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Islets of Langerhans
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Gastric epithelium and secrete pepsin
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Kidneys and secrete renin
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Gastric epithelium and secrete HCl
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Solution

The correct option is D Gastric epithelium and secrete HCl
Oxyntic cells (parietal cell) are the epithelial cells which are located in gastric glands found in the lining of the fundus and in the body of the stomach. They secrete hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor.

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