(C) Pepsinogen is a proenzyme (zymogen) secreted by the chief cells (also known as peptic or zymogenic cells) located in the gastric glands of the sto

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(C) Pepsinogen is a proenzyme (zymogen) secreted by the chief cells (also known as peptic or zymogenic cells) located in the gastric glands of the stomach. Upon contact with hydrochloric acid $(HCl)$,pepsinogen is converted into its active form,pepsin,which is responsible for the digestion of proteins.

Class 11 Biology Digestion and Absorption Digestive glands

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Pepsinogen is secreted by:

A
Argentaffin cells
B
Goblet cells
C
Chief cells
D
Parietal cells

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Match List-$I$ with List-$II$:

List-$I$ (Cells) List-$II$ (Secretion)

$A$. Peptic cells $I$. Mucus

$B$. Goblet cells $II$. Bile juice

$C$. Oxyntic cells $III$. Proenzyme pepsinogen

$D$. Hepatic cells $IV$. $HCl$ and intrinsic factor for absorption of vitamin $B_{12}$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

List-$I$ (Cells)	List-$II$ (Secretion)
$A$. Peptic cells	$I$. Mucus
$B$. Goblet cells	$II$. Bile juice
$C$. Oxyntic cells	$III$. Proenzyme pepsinogen
$D$. Hepatic cells	$IV$. $HCl$ and intrinsic factor for absorption of vitamin $B_{12}$