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Which of the following gastric cells indirectly help in erythropoiesis?
Options
(a) Parietal cells
(b) Goblet cells
(c) Mucous cells
(d) Chief cells
Correct Answer:
Parietal cells
Explanation:
Parietal or oxyntic cell is a source of HCl and intrinsic factor. HCl converts iron present in diet from ferric to ferrous form so that it can be absorbed easily and used during erythropoiesis.Intrinsic factor is essential for the absorption of vitamin B12 and its deficiency causes pernicious anaemia.
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Topics: Human Digestion and Breathing
(167)
Subject: Biology
(4253)
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