Question

Which one of the following pairs of the kind of cells and their secretion are correctly matched?

• A. Oxyntic cells- A secretion with with pH between 2.0 and 3.0.
• B. Alpha cells of (nutrition) islets- Secretion of Langerhans that decreases blood sugar level.
• C. Kupffer cells- A digestive enzyme that hydrolyses nucleic acids.
• D. Sebaceous glands- A secretion that evaporates for cooling.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Oxyntic cells- A secretion with with pH between 2.0 and 3.0.

Oxyntic cells or parietal cells, are the stomach epithelium cells that secrete gastric acid intrinsic factor. These cells secrete hydrochloric acid (HCl), which makes the gastric juice acidic (pH =2 -3).

Oxyntic 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.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.