Match the gastric cell types, labelled a. through d., with the correct characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-secrete HCl
A)chief cells
B)parietal cells
C)mucous cells
D)G cells of PGA

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Parietal cells are responsible for secreting hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach. Chief cells secrete pepsinogen, which is the inactive precursor of pepsin, an enzyme that helps in the breakdown of proteins. Mucous cells secrete mucus to protect the stomach lining from the corrosive effects of stomach acid. G cells of PGA secrete gastrin, a hormone that stimulates the release of HCl and pepsinogen, and promotes gastric motility. However, G cells do not directly secrete HCl.

Match the Gastric Cell Types, Labelled A