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Q.

Which of the following gastric cells indirectly help in erythropoiesis?

  1. A

    Chief cells

  2. B

    Goblet cells

  3. C

    Mucous cells

  4. D

    Parietal cells

Solution

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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