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Parietal cells of mucosa in stomach secretes

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Mucin
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Pepsin
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HCl
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Solution

The correct option is C HCl
Parietal cells (also known as oxyntic cells), are the stomach epithelial cells, that secrete gastric acid (HCl) and intrinsic factor. These cells are only located in glands found in a particular area of the stomach, known as the fundus.

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