Question

The three different cells found in the stomach

(a) Chief cells, renal cells, nephron

(b) Renal cells, mucous cells, hepatic cells

(c) Nephrons, hepatic cells, parietal cells

(d) Chief cells, parietal cells, mucous cells

This question was addressed to me during a job interview.

My doubt is from Anatomy and Physiology of G.I.T topic in portion Gastroenterology of Clinical Science

Answer 1

Right choice is (d) Chief cells, parietal cells, mucous cells

Explanation: Chief cells are also called as zymogen cells as they secrete enzymes. Parietal cells are oxygentic cells and they secrete HCl to destroy the microbes and any other harmful substances. The mucous cells secrete mucous to protect the walls of the stomach being harmed by the HCl. It also allows for the smooth passage of food.