Parietal Cells Secrete

Question

Parietal cells secrete
A) pepsinogen.
B) gastrin.
C) mucus.
D) hydrochloric acid.
E) enteropeptidase.

Accepted Answer

Parietal cells secrete hydrochloric acid, which plays an important role in the stomach's digestive function. The other substances listed are secreted by different cells in the stomach or other parts of the digestive system.