Anatomy [A] » Digestive System [A03] » Gastrointestinal Tract » Upper Gastrointestinal Tract » Stomach » Gastric Mucosa » Parietal Cells, Gastric
Anatomy [A] » Tissues [A10] » Membranes » Mucous Membrane » Gastric Mucosa » Parietal Cells, Gastric
Anatomy [A] » Cells [A11] » Epithelial Cells » Parietal Cells, Gastric
Description
Rounded or pyramidal cells of the GASTRIC GLANDS. They secrete HYDROCHLORIC ACID and produce gastric intrinsic factor, a glycoprotein that binds VITAMIN B12. MeSH
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