Which of the following cells produce HCl?

Mucous neck cells

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Peptic cells

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Oxyntic cells

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Chief cells

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Solution

The correct option is C Oxyntic cells
Oxyntic cells are present in pits within the wall of vertebrate stomach. Their function is to secrete hydrochloric acid, giving the gastric fluid a pH of about 1-2. HCl converts proenzyme prorenin and pepsinogen into active rennin and pepsin respectively.

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