Where are the undifferentiated stem cells located within the gastric gland unit?
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Correct answer: In the isthmus and neck region
Stem cells are located in the isthmus, the narrow region between the gastric pit and the gland. From here, daughter cells migrate upward to replace surface mucous cells or downward to become glandular cells.
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