Labels:dialog box | window OCR: Major Components of Gastric Juice Component Source Function Chief cells of the gastric glands Inactive form of pepsin Formed from pepsinogen in the A protein-splitting enzyme that digests presence of hydrochloric acid nearly all types of protein Parietal cells of the gastric glands Provides the acidic environment needed for the conversion of pepsinogen into pepsin anc for the action of pepsin Goblet cells and mucous glands Provides viscous, alkaline protective layer on the inside stomach wall Parietal cells of the gastric glands Aids in vitamin B12 absorption trom laver
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