Which Cells Secrete Highly-Alkaline Mucus to Protect the Stomach Walls

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which cells secrete highly-alkaline mucus to protect the stomach walls from the hostile environment caused by the acid and digestive enzymes produced in the stomach?

• A) Mucous cells
• B) Endocrine cells
• C) Parietal cells
• D) Chief cells

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