Question

Oxyntic cells are located in

• A. Islets of Langerhans
• B. Gastric epithelium and secrete pepsin
• C. Kidney and secrete rennin
• D. Gastric epithelium and secrete $\mathrm{HCl}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Gastric epithelium and secrete $\mathrm{HCl}$

The correct option is D.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Gastric glands lining the epithelium of the stomach secrete oxyntic cells, also called parietal cells.
2. Oxyntic cells are epithelial cells lining the fundus region of the stomach.
3. Oxyntic cells secrete $\mathrm{HCl}$ which activates pepsinogen into pepsin, in the stomach.

Final Answer: Oxyntic cells are located in the gastric epithelium and secrete$\mathrm{HCl}$.