Biopsy results reveal that a client has a deficit amount of parietal (oxyntic) cells in their stomach. The client asks the nurse to explain what this means. The nurse explains that parietal cells secrete HCl and intrinsic factor, which is needed for absor
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin K
C) Vitamin B12
D) Vitamin D3
Ans: C
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The oxyntic glands are located on the inside surfaces of the body and fundus of the stomach. They secrete HCl and intrinsic factor, which is needed for vitamin B12 absorption.
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