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Published on: August 21, 2026
Which of the following gastric cells indirectly help in erythropoiesis?
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Parietal or oxyntic cell is a source of HC1 and intrinsic factor, HC1 converts iron present in the diet from ferric to ferrous form so that it can be absorbed easily and used during erythropoiesis, Intrinsic factor is essential for the absorption of vitamin B 12 and its deficiency causes pernicious anaemia.
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