What is true about Castle’s Intrinsic factor?

Helps in absorption of Vitamin B12.

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It is secreted by Zymogenic cell.

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It is secreted by Oxyntic cells.

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The correct option is D More than 1 option is correct.
Castle’s intrinsic factor is secreted by oxyntic / parietal cells. It helps in absorption of vitamin B12. Zymogenic cells secrete enzymes prorennin and pepsinogen.

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