Pepsinogen, a Digestive Enzyme, is Secreted by Which Cells of the Stomach

Question

Pepsinogen, a digestive enzyme, is secreted by which cells of the stomach?
A) parietal cells
B) chief cells
C) mucus neck cells
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Pepsinogen is secreted by chief cells of the stomach. Parietal cells secrete hydrochloric acid, while mucus neck cells secrete mucus to protect the stomach lining.