Question

__________ acid is secreted by the __________ cells in the stomach. the proton (h+) component is obtained from the dissociation of carbonic acid, using the enzyme carbonic anhydrase.

Answer 1

a. hydrochloric acid
b.parietal cells

Answer 2

Hydrochloric acid is secreted by the parietal cells in the stomach.is secreted by active.
Parietal cells produce gastric acid (hydrochloric acid) in resposne to histamine and gastrin. Parietal cells contain an extensive secretory network from which the HCl is secreted by active transport into the stomach.