Which of the following choices correctly pairs a type of cell in the stomach with its secretion?
A) parietal cell; pepsinogen
B) chief cell; pepsinogen
C) parietal cell; mucus
D) enteroendocrine; hydrochloric acid

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Chief cells in the stomach secrete pepsinogen, which is a precursor to the enzyme pepsin that helps break down proteins. Parietal cells, on the other hand, secrete hydrochloric acid to create an acidic environment for pepsinogen to activate into pepsin. Mucus-secreting cells are called goblet cells and enteroendocrine cells secrete hormones like gastrin and somatostatin.

Which of the Following Choices Correctly Pairs a Type of Cell