Which cells produce hydrochloric acid?
A) Mucous cells
B) Endocrine cells
C) Parietal cells
D) Chief cells

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Mucous cells secrete highly-alkaline mucus to protect the stomach walls from the hostile environment caused by the acid and digestive enzymes produced in the stomach. Endocrine cells secrete many hormones such as gastrin. Parietal cells produce and secrete hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor. Chief cells secrete pepsinogen and gastric lipase. Regenerative cells are stem cells that divide and differentiate to replace any of the other cells of the gastric pits and gastric glands.

Which Cells Produce Hydrochloric Acid