The parietal cells in the stomach produce

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Parietal cells in the stomach produce intrinsic factor and hydrochloric acid (HCl). Intrinsic factor is necessary for vitamin B12 absorption in the small intestine, while HCl helps to denature proteins and activate pepsinogen to pepsin which helps in the digestion of proteins. Mucin is produced by goblet cells in the stomach and helps protect the stomach lining, while secretin is produced by enteroendocrine cells in the small intestine and stimulates the pancreas to release bicarbonate to neutralize stomach acid in the duodenum.

The Parietal Cells in the Stomach Produce