Oxyntic cells are located in

Islets of Langerhans and secrete insulin

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Kidneys and secrete renin

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Gastric epithelium and secrete HCl

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Gastric epithelium and secrete pepsin

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Solution

The correct option is C Gastric epithelium and secrete HCl
Oxyntic cells also known as parietal cells are the epithelial cells that secrete hydrochloric acid (HCl) and intrinsic factor. These cells are located in the gastric glands found in the lining of the fundus and in the body of the stomach.
So, option C is the correct option.

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