Multiple choice

Intrinsic factor, which is the factor essential for absorption of vitamin B12 is secreted by which of the following type of cells?

  1. Mucus neck cells

  2. Parietal

  3. Peptic cells

  4. Chief cells

  5. None of the above

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Parietal or oxyntic cells secrete HCl and intrinsic factor.