Question:

Oxyntic cell produces

Updated On: Jun 6, 2023
  • pepsin
  • $HCl$
  • trypsin
  • renin
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Oxyntic cells (= parietal cells) are large and are most numerous on the side walls of the gastric glands. They secrete hydrochloric acid and Castle�s intrinsic factor. Hydrochloric acid serves many functions like it kills harmful bacteria; it provides acidic medium in the stomach for gastric digestion; it changes pepsinogen into pepsin and prorennin into rennin; softens the food and make it readily available for enzyme action; it stops the action of salivary enzyme.
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