Zoology - Digestion and Absorption Question with Solution | TestHub

ZoologyDigestion and AbsorptionNutritional and Digestive DisordersEasy2 minPYQ_2020
ZoologyEasysingle choice

Which cells of the gastric gland of the stomach secrete Castle's intrinsic factor, essential for the absorption of Vit. B12?

Options:

Answer:
D
Solution:

Gastric gland of stomach has three major types of cells:

Mucus/ Neck cells - secretes mucus
Peptic/Chief cells - secretes proenzyme pepsinogen
Parietal/Oxyntic cells - secretes HCl and Castle's intrinsic factor which is essential for the absorption of Vit. B12

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Digestion and AbsorptionSubtopic:Nutritional and Digestive Disorders
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2020

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