Which of the following substances is released by the chief cells of the gastric glands?
A) Hydrochloric acid
B) Serotonin
C) Pepsinogen
D) Gastrin
E) Intrinsic factor

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Chief cells, located in the stomach lining, primarily secrete pepsinogen, an inactive enzyme. When pepsinogen comes into contact with hydrochloric acid secreted by parietal cells, it is converted into pepsin, an active enzyme that helps digest proteins.

Which of the Following Substances Is Released by the Chief