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Q. Oxyntic cells secrete

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Oxyntic cells or parietal cells are large and rounded cells located upon the surface of gastric gland and secrete $ HCl $ and CIF (Castles Intrinsic factor). This $ HCl $ gives the gastric fluids, a pH of about 2.0.