Question

Which cells are also known as chief cells?

(a) Parietal cells

(b) Mucous neck cells

(c) Peptic cells

(d) Superficial epithelial cells

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Origin of the question is Pharmacotherapy of Peptic Ulcer topic in section Histamine, Bradykinin and their Antagonists, Pharmacotherapy of Gastric Ulcer, Peptic Ulcer of Drug Biotechnology

Answer 1

Right answer is (c) Peptic cells

To explain: Peptic cells in the stomach lining is also known as a chief cell. The stomach lining has parietal cells that secrete acid, Goblet cells, mucous neck cells, superficial epithelial cells. All these cells can be found in the body and fundus of the stomach.