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Which cells secret HCl in stomach?
Chief cells in the stomach secrete HCl, along with pepsinogen, which is then converted to pepsin when exposed to the acidic environment. This acid helps to break down food and kill bacteria in the stomach.
What cells produce pepsinogen and hcl?
Chief cells of the stomach (gastric glands in stomach have chief cells)
Which kind of cell produces hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
Osteoclast (most likely from my point of view)
What type of cells in the epithelial layer of stomach secrete pepsinogen?
Zymogenic, or chief, cells.
How are chief cells activated?
Gastric chief cells (as opposed to the chief cells present in the parathyroid gland) are the zymogen cells in the stomach that release pepsinogen (a precursor (zymogen) of pepsin). Without stimulation chief cells normally secrete pepsinogen at about 20% of the maximum ability. ACh (released by nerves) is the most important pathway for gastric chief cell activation. ACh also stimulates parietal cells, which secrete HCl (stomach acid). The fall in pH causes a reflex which further stimulates chief cells. Alternatively, acid in the duodenum (the first portion of the small intestine), stimulates release of secretin from S cells of the small and large intestine. Secretin also activates gastric chief cells.
What organ has chief and parietal cells?
Chief and parietal cells are found in the fundic zone of the stomach.Chief cells produce pepsinogen, and parietal cells produce hydrochloric acid. Both of these products assist in the chemical breakdown of stomach contents.
What are the types of secretory cells in the stomach and what do they secrete?
Gastric glands which secrete:HClRenninpepsin
What is the main function of stomach lining cells?
Gastric gland cell types:1-Goblet Cells - produce mucus and secrete it into the lumen (open space) of the stomach2-Parietal Cells- secrete HCl (Hydrochloride acid)3- Chief Cells secrete pepsinogen the inactive form of pepsin. It is self digested and forms pepsin in the acid environment of the stomach.4-Argentaffin Cells- serotonin and histamine maintain structure of gastric mucosa.5-G-cells- secrete gastrin a hormone that regulate rate of digestion.
By what process are stomach cells formed?
Stomach cells are formed through a process called cell differentiation, where less specialized cells called stem cells in the stomach lining differentiate into mature stomach cells with specific functions, such as mucus-secreting cells, parietal cells, and chief cells. This process is tightly regulated by genetic and environmental factors to ensure proper development and maintenance of the stomach tissue.
What are the similarities and differences between parietal cells and chief cells in the wall of the stomach?
Parietal cells and chief cells are both found in the stomach lining and secrete digestive enzymes. Parietal cells produce hydrochloric acid, which helps break down food, while chief cells secrete pepsin, an enzyme that breaks down proteins. Chief cells also produce gastric lipase, which helps with fat digestion.
What other cells work with the parietal cell?
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.
What cells in the stomach function to form enzymes and acids?
The chief cells in the stomach are responsible for producing digestive enzymes such as pepsinogen, which is converted into pepsin, and gastric lipase. Additionally, parietal cells secrete hydrochloric acid that helps in the breakdown of food and also creates an acidic environment to activate pepsin.
