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Parietal cells are acidophilic because they contain a large number of mitochondria. The mitochondria, which are needed to pump hydrogen ions against their concentration gradient, are acidophilic; therefore, parietal cells are acidophilic as well.

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What cells produce hydrocholoric acid in stomach?

Parietal cells


Do parietal cells have a cell membrane?

Yes, parietal cells (like all cells) have a cell membrane. Parietal cells have a huge surface area (their membrane has deep folds called canaliculi).


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Osteoclast (most likely from my point of view)


Part of the digestive system are parietal cells located?

Parietal cells are found in the fundic zone of the stomach.


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Chief cells in the stomach work with parietal cells to produce gastric acid. Chief cells secrete pepsinogen, which is activated by the acid produced by parietal cells to form pepsin, an enzyme that helps break down proteins. Together, parietal and chief cells contribute to the digestive process in the stomach.


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Where is a parietal cell found?

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What happens when parietal cells shrink?

When these parietal cells shrink in size (atrophy), they produce less and less intrinsic factor


Are parietal cells eukaryote or prokaryote?

Eukaryote


What do parietal cells and chief cells produce together?

Parietal cells produce cover cells and chief cells produce micro and megaspores


What is the difference between parietal cells and chief cells?

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Hydrochloric acid is secreted by which of the secretory cells of the stomach?

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