Question

which type of gastric cell secretes pepsinogen?
a mucous cell
b parietal cell
c chief cell
d g - cell

Explanation:

Mucous cells secrete mucus for protection. Parietal cells secrete hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor. G - cells secrete gastrin. Chief cells in the stomach secrete pepsinogen, which is activated to pepsin in the acidic environment of the stomach for protein digestion.

Answer:

C. Chief cell