Which cells of the stomach secrete hydrochloric acid and the intrinsic factor? 

A. Acinar cells
B. Mucous cells
C. Chief cells
D. Parietal cells
E. Serous cells


D. Parietal cells
Parietal cells secrete hydrochloric acid, which is necessary to convert pepsinogen to pepsin. They also secrete intrinsic factor, which is necessary for vitamin B12 absorption.

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