Parietal cells generate a product that aids in digestion. Identify the name of the product that should replace the area with the question mark on the figure below.
A) carbonic acid
B) hypochlorous acid
C) hydrochloric acid
D) lactic acid
E) ribonucleic acid

Question

Parietal cells generate a product that aids in digestion. Identify the name of the product that should replace the area with the question mark on the figure below. 
A) carbonic acid 
B) hypochlorous acid 
C) hydrochloric acid 
D) lactic acid 
E) ribonucleic acid

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Parietal cells produce hydrochloric acid, which aids in the digestion of proteins by denaturing them and activating pepsinogen to pepsin.

Parietal Cells Generate a Product That Aids in Digestion